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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,261.52, 152,157.29 and 61,860.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,261.52, 152,157.29 and 61,860.51 is: 85,365.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,261.52 : 152,157.29 = 61,860.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,261.52/152,157.29 = 61,860.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,261.52x = 152,157.29 × 61,860.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,261.52x = 9,412,527,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,412,527,250.32/110,261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,365.48

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