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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,121.66, 168,163.04 and 41,986.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,121.66, 168,163.04 and 41,986.46 is: 62,972.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,121.66 : 168,163.04 = 41,986.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,121.66/168,163.04 = 41,986.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,121.66x = 168,163.04 × 41,986.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,121.66x = 7,060,570,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,060,570,752.44/112,121.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,972.41

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