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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,292.32, 178,991.94 and 60,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,292.32, 178,991.94 and 60,095.72 is: 90,170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,292.32 : 178,991.94 = 60,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,292.32/178,991.94 = 60,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,292.32x = 178,991.94 × 60,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,292.32x = 10,756,649,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,756,649,508.50/119,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,170.51

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