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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,385.70, 168,578.55 and 59,897.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,385.70, 168,578.55 and 59,897.70 is: 89,846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,385.70 : 168,578.55 = 59,897.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,385.70/168,578.55 = 59,897.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,385.70x = 168,578.55 × 59,897.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,385.70x = 10,097,467,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,097,467,414.34/112,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,846.55

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