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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,023.28, 168,047.88 and 37,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,023.28, 168,047.88 and 37,150 is: 55,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,023.28 : 168,047.88 = 37,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,023.28/168,047.88 = 37,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,023.28x = 168,047.88 × 37,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,023.28x = 6,242,978,742
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,242,978,742/112,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,729.30

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