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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,885.99, 469,050.52 and 113,162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,885.99, 469,050.52 and 113,162.01 is: 169,642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,885.99 : 469,050.52 = 113,162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,885.99/469,050.52 = 113,162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,885.99x = 469,050.52 × 113,162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,885.99x = 53,078,700,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,078,700,761.76/312,885.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,642.31

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