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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,409.79, 168,624.41 and 45,854.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,409.79, 168,624.41 and 45,854.52 is: 68,785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,409.79 : 168,624.41 = 45,854.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,409.79/168,624.41 = 45,854.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,409.79x = 168,624.41 × 45,854.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,409.79x = 7,732,191,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,732,191,380.83/112,409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,785.75

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