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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,255.83, 168,383.34 and 29,149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,255.83, 168,383.34 and 29,149.83 is: 43,724.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,255.83 : 168,383.34 = 29,149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,255.83/168,383.34 = 29,149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,255.83x = 168,383.34 × 29,149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,255.83x = 4,908,345,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,345,735.83/112,255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,724.64

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