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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,996.78, 154,555.50 and 61,695.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,996.78, 154,555.50 and 61,695.78 is: 85,140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,996.78 : 154,555.50 = 61,695.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,996.78/154,555.50 = 61,695.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,996.78x = 154,555.50 × 61,695.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,996.78x = 9,535,422,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,535,422,125.79/111,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,140.15

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