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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,173.13, 152,038.98 and 59,872.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,173.13, 152,038.98 and 59,872.13 is: 82,623.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,173.13 : 152,038.98 = 59,872.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,173.13/152,038.98 = 59,872.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,173.13x = 152,038.98 × 59,872.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,173.13x = 9,102,897,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102,897,575.63/110,173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,623.57

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