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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,256.48, 168,391.71 and 37,383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,256.48, 168,391.71 and 37,383.32 is: 56,077.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,256.48 : 168,391.71 = 37,383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,256.48/168,391.71 = 37,383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,256.48x = 168,391.71 × 37,383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,256.48x = 6,295,041,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,295,041,601.26/112,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,077.31

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