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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,158, 168,246.72 and 29,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,158, 168,246.72 and 29,052 is: 43,580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,158 : 168,246.72 = 29,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,158/168,246.72 = 29,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,158x = 168,246.72 × 29,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,158x = 4,887,903,709.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,903,709.44/112,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,580.52

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