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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,235.14, 142,464.72 and 60,244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,235.14, 142,464.72 and 60,244.18 is: 83,137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,235.14 : 142,464.72 = 60,244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,235.14/142,464.72 = 60,244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,235.14x = 142,464.72 × 60,244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,235.14x = 8,582,670,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,582,670,235.33/103,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,137.10

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