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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,242.31, 168,362.95 and 37,362.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,242.31, 168,362.95 and 37,362.33 is: 56,043.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,242.31 : 168,362.95 = 37,362.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,242.31/168,362.95 = 37,362.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,242.31x = 168,362.95 × 37,362.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,242.31x = 6,290,432,403.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,290,432,403.19/112,242.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,043.33

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