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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,238.06, 168,307.54 and 42,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,238.06, 168,307.54 and 42,068.16 is: 63,083.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,238.06 : 168,307.54 = 42,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,238.06/168,307.54 = 42,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,238.06x = 168,307.54 × 42,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,238.06x = 7,080,388,416.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,080,388,416.76/112,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,083.67

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