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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,317.26, 165,442.90 and 40,180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,317.26, 165,442.90 and 40,180.17 is: 60,258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,317.26 : 165,442.90 = 40,180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,317.26/165,442.90 = 40,180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,317.26x = 165,442.90 × 40,180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,317.26x = 6,647,523,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647,523,847.29/110,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,258.24

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