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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,378.82, 168,469.20 and 45,874.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,378.82, 168,469.20 and 45,874.82 is: 68,771.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,378.82 : 168,469.20 = 45,874.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,378.82/168,469.20 = 45,874.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,378.82x = 168,469.20 × 45,874.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,378.82x = 7,728,494,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728,494,225.54/112,378.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,771.80

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