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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,287.68, 468,144.48 and 112,559.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,287.68, 468,144.48 and 112,559.20 is: 168,735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,287.68 : 468,144.48 = 112,559.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,287.68/468,144.48 = 112,559.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,287.68x = 468,144.48 × 112,559.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,287.68x = 52,693,968,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,693,968,153.22/312,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,735.34

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