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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,101.50, 562,652.26 and 112,445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,101.50, 562,652.26 and 112,445.50 is: 168,668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,101.50 : 562,652.26 = 112,445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,101.50/562,652.26 = 112,445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,101.50x = 562,652.26 × 112,445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,101.50x = 63,267,714,701.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,267,714,701.83/375,101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,668.25

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