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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,179.14, 152,046.63 and 59,878.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,179.14, 152,046.63 and 59,878.14 is: 82,631.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,179.14 : 152,046.63 = 59,878.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,179.14/152,046.63 = 59,878.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,179.14x = 152,046.63 × 59,878.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,179.14x = 9,104,269,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,104,269,397.67/110,179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,631.52

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