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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,179.80, 168,266 and 45,602.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,179.80, 168,266 and 45,602.04 is: 68,401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,179.80 : 168,266 = 45,602.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,179.80/168,266 = 45,602.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,179.80x = 168,266 × 45,602.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,179.80x = 7,673,272,862.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673,272,862.64/112,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,401.56

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