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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,179.17, 152,046.72 and 59,878.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,179.17, 152,046.72 and 59,878.17 is: 82,631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,179.17 : 152,046.72 = 59,878.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,179.17/152,046.72 = 59,878.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,179.17x = 152,046.72 × 59,878.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,179.17x = 9,104,279,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,104,279,348.10/110,179.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,631.58

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