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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,324.60, 168,486.90 and 74,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,324.60, 168,486.90 and 74,999.80 is: 112,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,324.60 : 168,486.90 = 74,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,324.60/168,486.90 = 74,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,324.60x = 168,486.90 × 74,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,324.60x = 12,636,483,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,636,483,802.62/112,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,499.70

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