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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,671, 155,485.98 and 62,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,671, 155,485.98 and 62,370 is: 86,070.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,671 : 155,485.98 = 62,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,671/155,485.98 = 62,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,671x = 155,485.98 × 62,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,671x = 9,697,660,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,697,660,572.60/112,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,070.60

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