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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,252.11, 166,859.69 and 40,161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,252.11, 166,859.69 and 40,161.11 is: 60,235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,252.11 : 166,859.69 = 40,161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,252.11/166,859.69 = 40,161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,252.11x = 166,859.69 × 40,161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,252.11x = 6,701,270,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,701,270,364.66/111,252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,235.00

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