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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,411.96, 165,618.14 and 40,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,411.96, 165,618.14 and 40,274.96 is: 60,412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,411.96 : 165,618.14 = 40,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,411.96/165,618.14 = 40,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,411.96x = 165,618.14 × 40,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,411.96x = 6,670,263,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,263,963.77/110,411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,412.51

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