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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,159.72, 152,021.38 and 59,858.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,159.72, 152,021.38 and 59,858.72 is: 82,605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,159.72 : 152,021.38 = 59,858.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,159.72/152,021.38 = 59,858.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,159.72x = 152,021.38 × 59,858.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,159.72x = 9,099,804,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099,804,920.14/110,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,605.56

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