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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,181.93, 157,647.41 and 60,714.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,181.93, 157,647.41 and 60,714.73 is: 90,999.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,181.93 : 157,647.41 = 60,714.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,181.93/157,647.41 = 60,714.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,181.93x = 157,647.41 × 60,714.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,181.93x = 9,571,518,841.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,571,518,841.54/105,181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,999.65

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