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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,053.28, 166,545.36 and 37,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,053.28, 166,545.36 and 37,164 is: 55,734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,053.28 : 166,545.36 = 37,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,053.28/166,545.36 = 37,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,053.28x = 166,545.36 × 37,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,053.28x = 6,189,491,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,189,491,759.04/111,053.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,734.43

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