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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,184.28, 168,256.98 and 29,078.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,184.28, 168,256.98 and 29,078.28 is: 43,612.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,184.28 : 168,256.98 = 29,078.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,184.28/168,256.98 = 29,078.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,184.28x = 168,256.98 × 29,078.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,184.28x = 4,892,623,576.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,623,576.39/112,184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,612.38

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