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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,855.20, 166,282.80 and 40,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,855.20, 166,282.80 and 40,784.80 is: 61,177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,855.20 : 166,282.80 = 40,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,855.20/166,282.80 = 40,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,855.20x = 166,282.80 × 40,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,855.20x = 6,781,810,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,781,810,741.44/110,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,177.20

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