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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,586.40, 483,879.60 and 112,075.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,586.40, 483,879.60 and 112,075.50 is: 168,113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,586.40 : 483,879.60 = 112,075.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,586.40/483,879.60 = 112,075.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,586.40x = 483,879.60 × 112,075.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,586.40x = 54,231,048,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,231,048,109.80/322,586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,113.25

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