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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,496, 168,753.72 and 29,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,496, 168,753.72 and 29,390 is: 44,087.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,496 : 168,753.72 = 29,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,496/168,753.72 = 29,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,496x = 168,753.72 × 29,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,496x = 4,959,671,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,671,830.80/112,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,087.54

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