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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,170.92, 168,219.98 and 37,270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,170.92, 168,219.98 and 37,270.95 is: 55,894.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,170.92 : 168,219.98 = 37,270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,170.92/168,219.98 = 37,270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,170.92x = 168,219.98 × 37,270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,170.92x = 6,269,718,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,269,718,487.50/112,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,894.33

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