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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,462.28, 167,191.26 and 27,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,462.28, 167,191.26 and 27,223 is: 40,833.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,462.28 : 167,191.26 = 27,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,462.28/167,191.26 = 27,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,462.28x = 167,191.26 × 27,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,462.28x = 4,551,447,670.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,447,670.98/111,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,833.97

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