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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,268.16, 168,401.61 and 28,028.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,268.16, 168,401.61 and 28,028.16 is: 42,042.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,268.16 : 168,401.61 = 28,028.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,268.16/168,401.61 = 28,028.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,268.16x = 168,401.61 × 28,028.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,268.16x = 4,719,987,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,987,269.34/112,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,042.08

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