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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,352, 152,285.76 and 60,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,352, 152,285.76 and 60,051 is: 82,870.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,352 : 152,285.76 = 60,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,352/152,285.76 = 60,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,352x = 152,285.76 × 60,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,352x = 9,144,912,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,144,912,173.76/110,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,870.38

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