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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,168.89, 168,376.46 and 55,993.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,168.89, 168,376.46 and 55,993.23 is: 84,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,168.89 : 168,376.46 = 55,993.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,168.89/168,376.46 = 55,993.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,168.89x = 168,376.46 × 55,993.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,168.89x = 9,427,941,571.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,427,941,571.40/112,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,051.30

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