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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,284.93, 468,140.36 and 112,556.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,284.93, 468,140.36 and 112,556.43 is: 168,731.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,284.93 : 468,140.36 = 112,556.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,284.93/468,140.36 = 112,556.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,284.93x = 468,140.36 × 112,556.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,284.93x = 52,692,207,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,692,207,097.73/312,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,731.19

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