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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,230.92, 151,973.76 and 79,578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,230.92, 151,973.76 and 79,578.16 is: 109,713.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,230.92 : 151,973.76 = 79,578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,230.92/151,973.76 = 79,578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,230.92x = 151,973.76 × 79,578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,230.92x = 12,093,792,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,093,792,189.08/110,230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,713.25

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