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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,317.24, 168,475.38 and 29,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,317.24, 168,475.38 and 29,211 is: 43,816.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,317.24 : 168,475.38 = 29,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,317.24/168,475.38 = 29,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,317.24x = 168,475.38 × 29,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,317.24x = 4,921,334,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,334,325.18/112,317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,816.38

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