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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,398, 168,606.72 and 29,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,398, 168,606.72 and 29,292 is: 43,940.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,398 : 168,606.72 = 29,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,398/168,606.72 = 29,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,398x = 168,606.72 × 29,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,398x = 4,938,828,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,828,042.24/112,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,940.53

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