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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,233.20, 165,234.60 and 60,236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,233.20, 165,234.60 and 60,236.40 is: 90,291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,233.20 : 165,234.60 = 60,236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,233.20/165,234.60 = 60,236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,233.20x = 165,234.60 × 60,236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,233.20x = 9,953,137,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,953,137,459.44/110,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,291.65

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