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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,857.87, 152,983.82 and 59,870.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,857.87, 152,983.82 and 59,870.61 is: 82,621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,857.87 : 152,983.82 = 59,870.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,857.87/152,983.82 = 59,870.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,857.87x = 152,983.82 × 59,870.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,857.87x = 9,159,234,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,159,234,436.43/110,857.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,621.42

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