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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,158.44, 168,255.88 and 37,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,158.44, 168,255.88 and 37,265.84 is: 55,904.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,158.44 : 168,255.88 = 37,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,158.44/168,255.88 = 37,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,158.44x = 168,255.88 × 37,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,158.44x = 6,270,195,768.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270,195,768.70/112,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,904.81

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