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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,256.10, 168,237.90 and 45,618.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,256.10, 168,237.90 and 45,618.35 is: 68,368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,256.10 : 168,237.90 = 45,618.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,256.10/168,237.90 = 45,618.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,256.10x = 168,237.90 × 45,618.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,256.10x = 7,674,734,564.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,674,734,564.28/112,256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,368.08

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