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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,100.76, 612,186.40 and 112,612.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,100.76, 612,186.40 and 112,612.76 is: 168,928.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,100.76 : 612,186.40 = 112,612.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,100.76/612,186.40 = 112,612.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,100.76x = 612,186.40 × 112,612.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,100.76x = 68,940,000,138.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,940,000,138.46/408,100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,928.87

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