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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,270.07, 168,259.23 and 45,632.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,270.07, 168,259.23 and 45,632.58 is: 68,389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,270.07 : 168,259.23 = 45,632.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,270.07/168,259.23 = 45,632.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,270.07x = 168,259.23 × 45,632.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,270.07x = 7,678,102,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,678,102,773.71/112,270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,389.58

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