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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,348, 168,571.20 and 53,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,348, 168,571.20 and 53,225.92 is: 79,862.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,348 : 168,571.20 = 53,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,348/168,571.20 = 53,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,348x = 168,571.20 × 53,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,348x = 8,972,357,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,972,357,205.50/112,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,862.19

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