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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,138.27, 168,277.43 and 45,578.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,138.27, 168,277.43 and 45,578.37 is: 68,396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,138.27 : 168,277.43 = 45,578.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,138.27/168,277.43 = 45,578.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,138.27x = 168,277.43 × 45,578.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,138.27x = 7,669,811,712.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,669,811,712.18/112,138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,396.02

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