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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,255.23, 165,421.72 and 40,141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,255.23, 165,421.72 and 40,141.63 is: 60,226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,255.23 : 165,421.72 = 40,141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,255.23/165,421.72 = 40,141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,255.23x = 165,421.72 × 40,141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,255.23x = 6,640,297,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640,297,478.20/110,255.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,226.60

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