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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109,599, 151,247.70 and 59,299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109,599, 151,247.70 and 59,299.08 is: 81,833.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,599 : 151,247.70 = 59,299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,599/151,247.70 = 59,299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,599x = 151,247.70 × 59,299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,599x = 8,968,849,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,968,849,462.12/109,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,833.31

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