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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,357, 167,045.22 and 28,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,357, 167,045.22 and 28,251 is: 42,378.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,357 : 167,045.22 = 28,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,357/167,045.22 = 28,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,357x = 167,045.22 × 28,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,357x = 4,719,194,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,194,510.22/111,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,378.97

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