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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,173.62, 168,292.23 and 45,661.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,173.62, 168,292.23 and 45,661.48 is: 68,505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,173.62 : 168,292.23 = 45,661.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,173.62/168,292.23 = 45,661.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,173.62x = 168,292.23 × 45,661.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,173.62x = 7,684,472,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,684,472,294.30/112,173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,505.16

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