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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,273.94, 168,283.38 and 37,376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,273.94, 168,283.38 and 37,376.48 is: 56,022.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,273.94 : 168,283.38 = 37,376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,273.94/168,283.38 = 37,376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,273.94x = 168,283.38 × 37,376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,273.94x = 6,289,840,386.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,289,840,386.90/112,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,022.26

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