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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,838, 152,957.25 and 60,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,838, 152,957.25 and 60,537 is: 83,541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,838 : 152,957.25 = 60,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,838/152,957.25 = 60,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,838x = 152,957.25 × 60,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,838x = 9,259,573,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,259,573,043.25/110,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,541.50

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