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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,216.78, 168,312.73 and 40,166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,216.78, 168,312.73 and 40,166.81 is: 60,245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,216.78 : 168,312.73 = 40,166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,216.78/168,312.73 = 40,166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,216.78x = 168,312.73 × 40,166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,216.78x = 6,760,585,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,760,585,677.21/112,216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,245.77

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