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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,418.64, 468,530.98 and 112,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,418.64, 468,530.98 and 112,713 is: 169,034.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,418.64 : 468,530.98 = 112,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,418.64/468,530.98 = 112,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,418.64x = 468,530.98 × 112,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,418.64x = 52,809,532,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,809,532,348.74/312,418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,034.51

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