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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,207.42, 168,165.66 and 45,569.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,207.42, 168,165.66 and 45,569.50 is: 68,295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,207.42 : 168,165.66 = 45,569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,207.42/168,165.66 = 45,569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,207.42x = 168,165.66 × 45,569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,207.42x = 7,663,225,043.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,663,225,043.37/112,207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,295.17

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