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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,332.15, 168,451.92 and 45,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,332.15, 168,451.92 and 45,727.20 is: 68,571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,332.15 : 168,451.92 = 45,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,332.15/168,451.92 = 45,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,332.15x = 168,451.92 × 45,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,332.15x = 7,702,834,636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,702,834,636.22/112,332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,571.95

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