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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,978.10, 166,491.45 and 54,845.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,978.10, 166,491.45 and 54,845.10 is: 82,279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,978.10 : 166,491.45 = 54,845.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,978.10/166,491.45 = 54,845.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,978.10x = 166,491.45 × 54,845.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,978.10x = 9,131,240,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,131,240,224.40/110,978.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,279.66

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