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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,514, 174,395.07 and 60,276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,514, 174,395.07 and 60,276.66 is: 90,220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,514 : 174,395.07 = 60,276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,514/174,395.07 = 60,276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,514x = 174,395.07 × 60,276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,514x = 10,511,952,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,511,952,340.07/116,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,220.51

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