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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,846.92, 166,295.34 and 36,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,846.92, 166,295.34 and 36,973 is: 55,467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,846.92 : 166,295.34 = 36,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,846.92/166,295.34 = 36,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,846.92x = 166,295.34 × 36,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,846.92x = 6,148,437,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,148,437,605.82/110,846.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,467.83

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