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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,059, 166,605.82 and 36,161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,059, 166,605.82 and 36,161.46 is: 54,247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,059 : 166,605.82 = 36,161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,059/166,605.82 = 36,161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,059x = 166,605.82 × 36,161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,059x = 6,024,709,695.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,024,709,695.70/111,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,247.83

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