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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,172.92, 168,222.97 and 37,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,172.92, 168,222.97 and 37,272.96 is: 55,897.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,172.92 : 168,222.97 = 37,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,172.92/168,222.97 = 37,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,172.92x = 168,222.97 × 37,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,172.92x = 6,270,168,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270,168,031.89/112,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,897.34

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