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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,207, 145,189.98 and 60,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,207, 145,189.98 and 60,495 is: 83,485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,207 : 145,189.98 = 60,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,207/145,189.98 = 60,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,207x = 145,189.98 × 60,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,207x = 8,783,267,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,783,267,840.10/105,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,485.58

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