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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,375, 168,572.22 and 29,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,375, 168,572.22 and 29,269 is: 43,906.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,375 : 168,572.22 = 29,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,375/168,572.22 = 29,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,375x = 168,572.22 × 29,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,375x = 4,933,940,307.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,940,307.18/112,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,906.03

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