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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,717.68, 589,076.34 and 112,235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,717.68, 589,076.34 and 112,235.02 is: 168,352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,717.68 : 589,076.34 = 112,235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,717.68/589,076.34 = 112,235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,717.68x = 589,076.34 × 112,235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,717.68x = 66,114,994,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,114,994,801.43/392,717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,352.48

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