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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,588.40, 483,882.60 and 112,077.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,588.40, 483,882.60 and 112,077.50 is: 168,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,588.40 : 483,882.60 = 112,077.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,588.40/483,882.60 = 112,077.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,588.40x = 483,882.60 × 112,077.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,588.40x = 54,232,352,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,232,352,101.50/322,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,116.25

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