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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,232.29, 168,317.29 and 31,160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,232.29, 168,317.29 and 31,160.69 is: 46,732.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,232.29 : 168,317.29 = 31,160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,232.29/168,317.29 = 31,160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,232.29x = 168,317.29 × 31,160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,232.29x = 5,244,882,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,882,895.33/112,232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,732.39

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