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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,477.63, 174,591.81 and 60,261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,477.63, 174,591.81 and 60,261.11 is: 90,327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,477.63 : 174,591.81 = 60,261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,477.63/174,591.81 = 60,261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,477.63x = 174,591.81 × 60,261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,477.63x = 10,521,095,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,521,095,394.55/116,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,327.18

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