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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,273.28, 152,178.72 and 59,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,273.28, 152,178.72 and 59,972.40 is: 82,762.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,273.28 : 152,178.72 = 59,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,273.28/152,178.72 = 59,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,273.28x = 152,178.72 × 59,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,273.28x = 9,126,523,067.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,126,523,067.33/110,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,762.78

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