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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,962.86, 170,994.41 and 60,642.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,962.86, 170,994.41 and 60,642.27 is: 90,990.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,962.86 : 170,994.41 = 60,642.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,962.86/170,994.41 = 60,642.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,962.86x = 170,994.41 × 60,642.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,962.86x = 10,369,488,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,369,488,876.50/113,962.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,990.07

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