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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,945, 166,417.50 and 37,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,945, 166,417.50 and 37,073 is: 55,609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,945 : 166,417.50 = 37,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,945/166,417.50 = 37,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,945x = 166,417.50 × 37,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,945x = 6,169,595,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,169,595,977.50/110,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,609.50

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