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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,017, 168,029.58 and 37,143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,017, 168,029.58 and 37,143.69 is: 55,716.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,017 : 168,029.58 = 37,143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,017/168,029.58 = 37,143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,017x = 168,029.58 × 37,143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,017x = 6,241,238,630.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241,238,630.35/112,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,716.89

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