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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,175.40, 168,354.90 and 111,300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,175.40, 168,354.90 and 111,300.60 is: 167,041.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,175.40 : 168,354.90 = 111,300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,175.40/168,354.90 = 111,300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,175.40x = 168,354.90 × 111,300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,175.40x = 18,738,001,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,738,001,382.94/112,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,041.98

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