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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,272.93, 168,390.25 and 37,384.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,272.93, 168,390.25 and 37,384.58 is: 56,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,272.93 : 168,390.25 = 37,384.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,272.93/168,390.25 = 37,384.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,272.93x = 168,390.25 × 37,384.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,272.93x = 6,295,198,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,295,198,772.35/112,272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,070.50

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