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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,014.45, 252,309.33 and 112,213.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,014.45, 252,309.33 and 112,213.15 is: 168,511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,014.45 : 252,309.33 = 112,213.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,014.45/252,309.33 = 112,213.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,014.45x = 252,309.33 × 112,213.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,014.45x = 28,312,424,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,312,424,062.92/168,014.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,511.84

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