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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,424.06, 468,539.16 and 112,718.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,424.06, 468,539.16 and 112,718.48 is: 169,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,424.06 : 468,539.16 = 112,718.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,424.06/468,539.16 = 112,718.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,424.06x = 468,539.16 × 112,718.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,424.06x = 52,813,021,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,813,021,935.68/312,424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,042.75

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