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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,211.60, 168,511.80 and 59,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,211.60, 168,511.80 and 59,723.60 is: 89,688.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,211.60 : 168,511.80 = 59,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,211.60/168,511.80 = 59,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,211.60x = 168,511.80 × 59,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,211.60x = 10,064,131,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,064,131,338.48/112,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,688.87

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