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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,223.27, 152,062.85 and 71,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,223.27, 152,062.85 and 71,969.60 is: 99,288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,223.27 : 152,062.85 = 71,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,223.27/152,062.85 = 71,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,223.27x = 152,062.85 × 71,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,223.27x = 10,943,903,049.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,943,903,049.44/110,223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,288.50

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