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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,172.32, 152,039.44 and 59,871.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,172.32, 152,039.44 and 59,871.36 is: 82,623.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,172.32 : 152,039.44 = 59,871.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,172.32/152,039.44 = 59,871.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,172.32x = 152,039.44 × 59,871.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,172.32x = 9,102,808,046.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102,808,046.44/110,172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,623.37

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