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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,341.24, 168,511.38 and 29,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,341.24, 168,511.38 and 29,235 is: 43,852.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,341.24 : 168,511.38 = 29,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,341.24/168,511.38 = 29,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,341.24x = 168,511.38 × 29,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,341.24x = 4,926,430,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,430,194.30/112,341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,852.38

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