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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,538, 152,542.46 and 60,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,538, 152,542.46 and 60,237 is: 83,127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,538 : 152,542.46 = 60,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,538/152,542.46 = 60,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,538x = 152,542.46 × 60,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,538x = 9,188,700,163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,188,700,163.02/110,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,127.07

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