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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,847.91, 154,347.82 and 60,861.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,847.91, 154,347.82 and 60,861.65 is: 83,987.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,847.91 : 154,347.82 = 60,861.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,847.91/154,347.82 = 60,861.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,847.91x = 154,347.82 × 60,861.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,847.91x = 9,393,861,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,393,861,923.06/111,847.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,987.82

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