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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,152.32, 142,323.56 and 60,702.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,152.32, 142,323.56 and 60,702.88 is: 83,754.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,152.32 : 142,323.56 = 60,702.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,152.32/142,323.56 = 60,702.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,152.32x = 142,323.56 × 60,702.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,152.32x = 8,639,449,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,639,449,983.85/103,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,754.30

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