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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,849.94, 166,237.11 and 31,942.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,849.94, 166,237.11 and 31,942.98 is: 47,903.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,849.94 : 166,237.11 = 31,942.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,849.94/166,237.11 = 31,942.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,849.94x = 166,237.11 × 31,942.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,849.94x = 5,310,108,679.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,310,108,679.99/110,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,903.58

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