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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,256.63, 165,423.83 and 40,143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,256.63, 165,423.83 and 40,143.03 is: 60,228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,256.63 : 165,423.83 = 40,143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,256.63/165,423.83 = 40,143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,256.63x = 165,423.83 × 40,143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,256.63x = 6,640,613,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640,613,569.69/110,256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,228.70

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