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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,272.94, 700,909.32 and 112,286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,272.94, 700,909.32 and 112,286.96 is: 168,430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,272.94 : 700,909.32 = 112,286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,272.94/700,909.32 = 112,286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,272.94x = 700,909.32 × 112,286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,272.94x = 78,702,976,778.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,702,976,778.47/467,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,430.42

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