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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,272, 152,175.36 and 59,972.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,272, 152,175.36 and 59,972.08 is: 82,761.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,272 : 152,175.36 = 59,972.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,272/152,175.36 = 59,972.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,272x = 152,175.36 × 59,972.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,272x = 9,126,272,863.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,126,272,863.95/110,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,761.47

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