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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,647, 167,262.51 and 55,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,647, 167,262.51 and 55,423.10 is: 83,031.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,647 : 167,262.51 = 55,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,647/167,262.51 = 55,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,647x = 167,262.51 × 55,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,647x = 9,270,206,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,270,206,817.98/111,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,031.40

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