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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,729.40, 166,094.10 and 40,599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,729.40, 166,094.10 and 40,599.60 is: 60,899.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,729.40 : 166,094.10 = 40,599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,729.40/166,094.10 = 40,599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,729.40x = 166,094.10 × 40,599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,729.40x = 6,743,354,022.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,743,354,022.36/110,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,899.40

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