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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,468.16, 168,638.46 and 45,830.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,468.16, 168,638.46 and 45,830.27 is: 68,719.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,468.16 : 168,638.46 = 45,830.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,468.16/168,638.46 = 45,830.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,468.16x = 168,638.46 × 45,830.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,468.16x = 7,728,746,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728,746,403.92/112,468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,719.42

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