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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,272.40, 152,171.52 and 59,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,272.40, 152,171.52 and 59,971.44 is: 82,758.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,272.40 : 152,171.52 = 59,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,272.40/152,171.52 = 59,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,272.40x = 152,171.52 × 59,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,272.40x = 9,125,945,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,125,945,181.39/110,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,758.20

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