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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,426.29, 168,649.20 and 45,871.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,426.29, 168,649.20 and 45,871.02 is: 68,810.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,426.29 : 168,649.20 = 45,871.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,426.29/168,649.20 = 45,871.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,426.29x = 168,649.20 × 45,871.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,426.29x = 7,736,110,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,736,110,826.18/112,426.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,810.51

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