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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,265.96, 168,342.60 and 37,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,265.96, 168,342.60 and 37,359.68 is: 56,020.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,265.96 : 168,342.60 = 37,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,265.96/168,342.60 = 37,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,265.96x = 168,342.60 × 37,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,265.96x = 6,289,225,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,289,225,666.37/112,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,020.77

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