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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,199.72, 168,308.54 and 37,317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,199.72, 168,308.54 and 37,317.16 is: 55,978.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,199.72 : 168,308.54 = 37,317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,199.72/168,308.54 = 37,317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,199.72x = 168,308.54 × 37,317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,199.72x = 6,280,796,716.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,280,796,716.55/112,199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,978.72

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