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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,720.17, 165,999.79 and 44,140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,720.17, 165,999.79 and 44,140.33 is: 66,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,720.17 : 165,999.79 = 44,140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,720.17/165,999.79 = 44,140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,720.17x = 165,999.79 × 44,140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,720.17x = 7,327,285,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,327,285,510.53/110,720.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,178.42

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