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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,127.10, 168,186.99 and 45,547.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,127.10, 168,186.99 and 45,547.53 is: 68,319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,127.10 : 168,186.99 = 45,547.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,127.10/168,186.99 = 45,547.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,127.10x = 168,186.99 × 45,547.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,127.10x = 7,660,501,972.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,501,972.63/112,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,319.81

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