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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,278.08, 154,942.80 and 61,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,278.08, 154,942.80 and 61,976 is: 85,526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,278.08 : 154,942.80 = 61,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,278.08/154,942.80 = 61,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,278.08x = 154,942.80 × 61,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,278.08x = 9,602,734,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,602,734,972.80/112,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,526.36

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