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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,107, 142,285.24 and 60,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,107, 142,285.24 and 60,668.28 is: 83,720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,107 : 142,285.24 = 60,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,107/142,285.24 = 60,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,107x = 142,285.24 × 60,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,107x = 8,632,200,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632,200,780.19/103,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,720.80

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