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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,252.61, 166,860.44 and 40,161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,252.61, 166,860.44 and 40,161.61 is: 60,235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,252.61 : 166,860.44 = 40,161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,252.61/166,860.44 = 40,161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,252.61x = 166,860.44 × 40,161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,252.61x = 6,701,383,915.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,701,383,915.71/111,252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,235.75

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