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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,666, 168,887.12 and 62,768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,666, 168,887.12 and 62,768.88 is: 94,090.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,666 : 168,887.12 = 62,768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,666/168,887.12 = 62,768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,666x = 168,887.12 × 62,768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,666x = 10,600,855,368.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,600,855,368.83/112,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,090.99

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