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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,316.26, 165,441.41 and 40,179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,316.26, 165,441.41 and 40,179.17 is: 60,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,316.26 : 165,441.41 = 40,179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,316.26/165,441.41 = 40,179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,316.26x = 165,441.41 × 40,179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,316.26x = 6,647,298,336.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647,298,336.53/110,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,256.74

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