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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,273.06, 168,409.11 and 45,697.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,273.06, 168,409.11 and 45,697.42 is: 68,545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,273.06 : 168,409.11 = 45,697.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,273.06/168,409.11 = 45,697.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,273.06x = 168,409.11 × 45,697.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,273.06x = 7,695,861,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,695,861,831.50/112,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,545.93

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