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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,057.13, 618,128.49 and 112,537.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,057.13, 618,128.49 and 112,537.65 is: 168,818.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,057.13 : 618,128.49 = 112,537.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,057.13/618,128.49 = 112,537.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,057.13x = 618,128.49 × 112,537.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,057.13x = 69,562,730,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,562,730,402.65/412,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,818.17

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