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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,251.80, 108,377.70 and 60,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,251.80, 108,377.70 and 60,004.60 is: 90,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,251.80 : 108,377.70 = 60,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,251.80/108,377.70 = 60,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,251.80x = 108,377.70 × 60,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,251.80x = 6,503,160,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,503,160,537.42/72,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,006.90

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