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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,672, 152,727.36 and 60,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,672, 152,727.36 and 60,371.20 is: 83,312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,672 : 152,727.36 = 60,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,672/152,727.36 = 60,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,672x = 152,727.36 × 60,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,672x = 9,220,333,996.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,220,333,996.03/110,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,312.26

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