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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,238.71, 168,388.82 and 56,010.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,238.71, 168,388.82 and 56,010.94 is: 84,031.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,238.71 : 168,388.82 = 56,010.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,238.71/168,388.82 = 56,010.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,238.71x = 168,388.82 × 56,010.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,238.71x = 9,431,614,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,431,614,971.69/112,238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,031.75

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