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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,108.89, 145,208.23 and 68,896.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,108.89, 145,208.23 and 68,896.28 is: 95,180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,108.89 : 145,208.23 = 68,896.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,108.89/145,208.23 = 68,896.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,108.89x = 145,208.23 × 68,896.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,108.89x = 10,004,307,063.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,004,307,063.16/105,108.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,180.41

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