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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,179.69, 165,256.21 and 30,224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,179.69, 165,256.21 and 30,224.17 is: 45,332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,179.69 : 165,256.21 = 30,224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,179.69/165,256.21 = 30,224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,179.69x = 165,256.21 × 30,224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,179.69x = 4,994,731,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,731,722.86/110,179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,332.60

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