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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,821.76, 118,309.96 and 60,250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,821.76, 118,309.96 and 60,250.28 is: 83,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,821.76 : 118,309.96 = 60,250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,821.76/118,309.96 = 60,250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,821.76x = 118,309.96 × 60,250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,821.76x = 7,128,208,216.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,208,216.79/85,821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,058.29

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