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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,215.42, 168,177.66 and 45,577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,215.42, 168,177.66 and 45,577.50 is: 68,307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,215.42 : 168,177.66 = 45,577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,215.42/168,177.66 = 45,577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,215.42x = 168,177.66 × 45,577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,215.42x = 7,665,117,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665,117,298.65/112,215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,307.17

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