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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,175.04, 168,258.88 and 45,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,175.04, 168,258.88 and 45,595.52 is: 68,391.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,175.04 : 168,258.88 = 45,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,175.04/168,258.88 = 45,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,175.04x = 168,258.88 × 45,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,175.04x = 7,671,851,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,671,851,128.22/112,175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,391.78

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