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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,268, 166,291.12 and 81,345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,268, 166,291.12 and 81,345.24 is: 121,571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,268 : 166,291.12 = 81,345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,268/166,291.12 = 81,345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,268x = 166,291.12 × 81,345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,268x = 13,526,991,066.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,526,991,066.27/111,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,571.26

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