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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,563, 168,902.82 and 57,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,563, 168,902.82 and 57,159 is: 85,768.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,563 : 168,902.82 = 57,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,563/168,902.82 = 57,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,563x = 168,902.82 × 57,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,563x = 9,654,316,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,654,316,288.38/112,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,768.11

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