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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,179.78, 168,250.23 and 29,073.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,179.78, 168,250.23 and 29,073.78 is: 43,605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,179.78 : 168,250.23 = 29,073.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,179.78/168,250.23 = 29,073.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,179.78x = 168,250.23 × 29,073.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,179.78x = 4,891,670,171.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891,670,171.97/112,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,605.63

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