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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104,908, 144,774.48 and 60,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104,908, 144,774.48 and 60,196 is: 83,071.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,908 : 144,774.48 = 60,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,908/144,774.48 = 60,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,908x = 144,774.48 × 60,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,908x = 8,714,844,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,714,844,598.08/104,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,071.31

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