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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,972.68, 469,341.14 and 113,243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,972.68, 469,341.14 and 113,243.68 is: 169,822.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,972.68 : 469,341.14 = 113,243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,972.68/469,341.14 = 113,243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,972.68x = 469,341.14 × 113,243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,972.68x = 53,149,917,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,149,917,869.00/312,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,822.87

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