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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109,158.86, 150,639.20 and 60,759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109,158.86, 150,639.20 and 60,759.74 is: 83,848.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,158.86 : 150,639.20 = 60,759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,158.86/150,639.20 = 60,759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,158.86x = 150,639.20 × 60,759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,158.86x = 9,152,799,154.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,152,799,154.31/109,158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,848.43

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