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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,858.63, 166,244.81 and 35,960.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,858.63, 166,244.81 and 35,960.67 is: 53,927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,858.63 : 166,244.81 = 35,960.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,858.63/166,244.81 = 35,960.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,858.63x = 166,244.81 × 35,960.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,858.63x = 5,978,274,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,274,571.82/110,858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,927.01

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