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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,432.76, 468,552.21 and 112,727.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,432.76, 468,552.21 and 112,727.26 is: 169,055.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,432.76 : 468,552.21 = 112,727.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,432.76/468,552.21 = 112,727.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,432.76x = 468,552.21 × 112,727.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,432.76x = 52,818,606,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,818,606,800.24/312,432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,055.92

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