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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,178.04, 168,263.38 and 45,598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,178.04, 168,263.38 and 45,598.52 is: 68,396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,178.04 : 168,263.38 = 45,598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,178.04/168,263.38 = 45,598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,178.04x = 168,263.38 × 45,598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,178.04x = 7,672,561,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,672,561,098.20/112,178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,396.28

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