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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,208.28, 168,213.86 and 45,704.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,208.28, 168,213.86 and 45,704.31 is: 68,516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,208.28 : 168,213.86 = 45,704.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,208.28/168,213.86 = 45,704.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,208.28x = 168,213.86 × 45,704.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,208.28x = 7,688,098,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,688,098,403.74/112,208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,516.32

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