Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,386.88, 167,080.32 and 55,944
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 111,386.88, 167,080.32 and 55,944 is: 83,916
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,386.88 : 167,080.32 = 55,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,386.88/167,080.32 = 55,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,386.88x = 167,080.32 × 55,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,386.88x = 9,347,141,422.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,347,141,422.08/111,386.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,916
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