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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,427.34, 155,159.55 and 62,136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,427.34, 155,159.55 and 62,136.06 is: 85,753.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,427.34 : 155,159.55 = 62,136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,427.34/155,159.55 = 62,136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,427.34x = 155,159.55 × 62,136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,427.34x = 9,641,003,108.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,641,003,108.37/112,427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,753.19

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