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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,531.08, 168,796.86 and 45,971.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,531.08, 168,796.86 and 45,971.26 is: 68,956.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,531.08 : 168,796.86 = 45,971.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,531.08/168,796.86 = 45,971.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,531.08x = 168,796.86 × 45,971.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,531.08x = 7,759,803,743.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,759,803,743.86/112,531.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,956.98

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