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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,462.18, 152,437.80 and 60,161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,462.18, 152,437.80 and 60,161.18 is: 83,022.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,462.18 : 152,437.80 = 60,161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,462.18/152,437.80 = 60,161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,462.18x = 152,437.80 × 60,161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,462.18x = 9,170,837,924.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170,837,924.60/110,462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,022.42

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