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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,978.71, 155,905.40 and 61,990.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,978.71, 155,905.40 and 61,990.17 is: 85,543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,978.71 : 155,905.40 = 61,990.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,978.71/155,905.40 = 61,990.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,978.71x = 155,905.40 × 61,990.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,978.71x = 9,664,601,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,664,601,160.44/112,978.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,543.56

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