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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,943, 166,414.50 and 37,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,943, 166,414.50 and 37,071 is: 55,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,943 : 166,414.50 = 37,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,943/166,414.50 = 37,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,943x = 166,414.50 × 37,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,943x = 6,169,151,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,169,151,929.50/110,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,606.50

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