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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,227.58, 152,115.82 and 62,479.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,227.58, 152,115.82 and 62,479.94 is: 86,223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,227.58 : 152,115.82 = 62,479.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,227.58/152,115.82 = 62,479.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,227.58x = 152,115.82 × 62,479.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,227.58x = 9,504,187,306.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,504,187,306.65/110,227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,223.31

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