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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,801, 170,717.72 and 60,479.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,801, 170,717.72 and 60,479.08 is: 90,727.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,801 : 170,717.72 = 60,479.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,801/170,717.72 = 60,479.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,801x = 170,717.72 × 60,479.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,801x = 10,324,850,645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,324,850,645.30/113,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,727.24

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