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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,387.13, 168,580.70 and 45,832.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,387.13, 168,580.70 and 45,832.45 is: 68,748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,387.13 : 168,580.70 = 45,832.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,387.13/168,580.70 = 45,832.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,387.13x = 168,580.70 × 45,832.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,387.13x = 7,726,466,503.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,726,466,503.72/112,387.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,748.68

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