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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,275.58, 142,520.86 and 60,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,275.58, 142,520.86 and 60,285.10 is: 83,193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,275.58 : 142,520.86 = 60,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,275.58/142,520.86 = 60,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,275.58x = 142,520.86 × 60,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,275.58x = 8,591,884,297.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,591,884,297.19/103,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,193.76

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