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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,941.50, 166,412.25 and 37,069.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,941.50, 166,412.25 and 37,069.50 is: 55,604.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,941.50 : 166,412.25 = 37,069.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,941.50/166,412.25 = 37,069.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,941.50x = 166,412.25 × 37,069.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,941.50x = 6,168,818,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,168,818,901.38/110,941.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,604.25

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