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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,007.92, 164,985.41 and 50,786.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,007.92, 164,985.41 and 50,786.73 is: 76,167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,007.92 : 164,985.41 = 50,786.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,007.92/164,985.41 = 50,786.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,007.92x = 164,985.41 × 50,786.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,007.92x = 8,379,069,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379,069,217.68/110,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,167.88

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