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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,359.20, 168,538.80 and 29,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,359.20, 168,538.80 and 29,253.20 is: 43,879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,359.20 : 168,538.80 = 29,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,359.20/168,538.80 = 29,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,359.20x = 168,538.80 × 29,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,359.20x = 4,930,299,224.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,299,224.16/112,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,879.80

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