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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,462.68, 138,642.84 and 60,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,462.68, 138,642.84 and 60,183 is: 83,055.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,462.68 : 138,642.84 = 60,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,462.68/138,642.84 = 60,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,462.68x = 138,642.84 × 60,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,462.68x = 8,343,942,039.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,343,942,039.72/100,462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,055.14

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