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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,153.98, 168,181.76 and 41,984.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,153.98, 168,181.76 and 41,984.09 is: 62,957.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,153.98 : 168,181.76 = 41,984.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,153.98/168,181.76 = 41,984.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,153.98x = 168,181.76 × 41,984.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,153.98x = 7,060,958,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,060,958,042.93/112,153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,957.71

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