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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,859.91, 175,453.08 and 59,973.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,859.91, 175,453.08 and 59,973.61 is: 90,044.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,859.91 : 175,453.08 = 59,973.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,859.91/175,453.08 = 59,973.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,859.91x = 175,453.08 × 59,973.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,859.91x = 10,522,554,593.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,522,554,593.22/116,859.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,044.18

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