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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,564.72, 617,283.78 and 112,068.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,564.72, 617,283.78 and 112,068.42 is: 168,085.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,564.72 : 617,283.78 = 112,068.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,564.72/617,283.78 = 112,068.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,564.72x = 617,283.78 × 112,068.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,564.72x = 69,178,017,916.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,178,017,916.23/411,564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,085.39

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