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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,048.83, 168,069.87 and 45,487.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,048.83, 168,069.87 and 45,487.35 is: 68,229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,048.83 : 168,069.87 = 45,487.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,048.83/168,069.87 = 45,487.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,048.83x = 168,069.87 × 45,487.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,048.83x = 7,645,053,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,645,053,001.14/112,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,229.65

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