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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,179.98, 168,175.58 and 52,177.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,179.98, 168,175.58 and 52,177.97 is: 78,223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,179.98 : 168,175.58 = 52,177.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,179.98/168,175.58 = 52,177.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,179.98x = 168,175.58 × 52,177.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,179.98x = 8,775,059,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,059,266.20/112,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,223.05

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