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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,101.30, 168,096.85 and 37,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,101.30, 168,096.85 and 37,196 is: 55,775.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,101.30 : 168,096.85 = 37,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,101.30/168,096.85 = 37,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,101.30x = 168,096.85 × 37,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,101.30x = 6,252,530,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,530,432.60/112,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,775.72

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