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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,172.72, 168,222.69 and 37,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,172.72, 168,222.69 and 37,272.76 is: 55,897.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,172.72 : 168,222.69 = 37,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,172.72/168,222.69 = 37,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,172.72x = 168,222.69 × 37,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,172.72x = 6,270,123,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270,123,950.92/112,172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,897.05

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