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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,979.92, 166,492.92 and 37,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,979.92, 166,492.92 and 37,106 is: 55,666.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,979.92 : 166,492.92 = 37,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,979.92/166,492.92 = 37,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,979.92x = 166,492.92 × 37,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,979.92x = 6,177,886,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,177,886,289.52/110,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,666.70

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