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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,526.34, 483,907.77 and 112,224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,526.34, 483,907.77 and 112,224.42 is: 168,377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,526.34 : 483,907.77 = 112,224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,526.34/483,907.77 = 112,224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,526.34x = 483,907.77 × 112,224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,526.34x = 54,306,268,821.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,306,268,821.74/322,526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,377.78

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