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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,351, 152,284.38 and 60,050.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,351, 152,284.38 and 60,050.36 is: 82,869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,351 : 152,284.38 = 60,050.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,351/152,284.38 = 60,050.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,351x = 152,284.38 × 60,050.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,351x = 9,144,731,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,144,731,841.38/110,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,869.50

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