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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,689.54, 167,555.06 and 36,814.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,689.54, 167,555.06 and 36,814.94 is: 55,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,689.54 : 167,555.06 = 36,814.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,689.54/167,555.06 = 36,814.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,689.54x = 167,555.06 × 36,814.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,689.54x = 6,168,529,480.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,168,529,480.60/111,689.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,229.25

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