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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,799, 170,714.72 and 60,477.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,799, 170,714.72 and 60,477.08 is: 90,724.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,799 : 170,714.72 = 60,477.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,799/170,714.72 = 60,477.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,799x = 170,714.72 × 60,477.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,799x = 10,324,327,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,324,327,778.62/113,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,724.24

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