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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,273, 152,176.74 and 59,973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,273, 152,176.74 and 59,973.08 is: 82,762.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,273 : 152,176.74 = 59,973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,273/152,176.74 = 59,973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,273x = 152,176.74 × 59,973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,273x = 9,126,507,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,126,507,802.16/110,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,762.85

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