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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,287.48, 152,196.87 and 59,986.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,287.48, 152,196.87 and 59,986.48 is: 82,781.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,287.48 : 152,196.87 = 59,986.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,287.48/152,196.87 = 59,986.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,287.48x = 152,196.87 × 59,986.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,287.48x = 9,129,754,498.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,129,754,498.32/110,287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,781.42

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