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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,382.89, 168,573.72 and 45,822.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,382.89, 168,573.72 and 45,822.76 is: 68,733.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,382.89 : 168,573.72 = 45,822.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,382.89/168,573.72 = 45,822.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,382.89x = 168,573.72 × 45,822.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,382.89x = 7,724,513,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,724,513,113.87/112,382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,733.89

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