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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,258.22, 168,273.38 and 95,872.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,258.22, 168,273.38 and 95,872.12 is: 143,710.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,258.22 : 168,273.38 = 95,872.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,258.22/168,273.38 = 95,872.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,258.22x = 168,273.38 × 95,872.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,258.22x = 16,132,724,838.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,132,724,838.80/112,258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,710.86

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