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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,342, 152,274.40 and 60,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,342, 152,274.40 and 60,041 is: 82,857.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,342 : 152,274.40 = 60,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,342/152,274.40 = 60,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,342x = 152,274.40 × 60,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,342x = 9,142,707,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,142,707,250.40/110,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,857.91

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