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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,162.62, 168,251.10 and 78,326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,162.62, 168,251.10 and 78,326.31 is: 117,494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,162.62 : 168,251.10 = 78,326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,162.62/168,251.10 = 78,326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,162.62x = 168,251.10 × 78,326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,162.62x = 13,178,487,816.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,178,487,816.44/112,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,494.47

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