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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,272.68, 166,909.74 and 28,166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,272.68, 166,909.74 and 28,166.68 is: 42,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,272.68 : 166,909.74 = 28,166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,272.68/166,909.74 = 28,166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,272.68x = 166,909.74 × 28,166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,272.68x = 4,701,293,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,293,235.46/111,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,250.20

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