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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,282.70, 168,441.35 and 45,727.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,282.70, 168,441.35 and 45,727.43 is: 68,598.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,282.70 : 168,441.35 = 45,727.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,282.70/168,441.35 = 45,727.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,282.70x = 168,441.35 × 45,727.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,282.70x = 7,702,388,970.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,702,388,970.39/112,282.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,598.18

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