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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,555.92, 174,997.44 and 59,670.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,555.92, 174,997.44 and 59,670.45 is: 89,589.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,555.92 : 174,997.44 = 59,670.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,555.92/174,997.44 = 59,670.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,555.92x = 174,997.44 × 59,670.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,555.92x = 10,442,176,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,442,176,142.82/116,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,589.41

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