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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,001.78, 164,997.24 and 60,179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,001.78, 164,997.24 and 60,179.22 is: 90,265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,001.78 : 164,997.24 = 60,179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,001.78/164,997.24 = 60,179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,001.78x = 164,997.24 × 60,179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,001.78x = 9,929,405,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,929,405,205.35/110,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,265.86

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