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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,374, 168,570.72 and 29,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,374, 168,570.72 and 29,268 is: 43,904.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,374 : 168,570.72 = 29,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,374/168,570.72 = 29,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,374x = 168,570.72 × 29,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,374x = 4,933,727,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,727,832.96/112,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,904.53

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