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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,275, 152,180.67 and 59,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,275, 152,180.67 and 59,975.08 is: 82,766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,275 : 152,180.67 = 59,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,275/152,180.67 = 59,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,275x = 152,180.67 × 59,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,275x = 9,127,047,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,047,857.70/110,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,766.25

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