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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,284.91, 157,882.41 and 60,942.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,284.91, 157,882.41 and 60,942.27 is: 91,387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,284.91 : 157,882.41 = 60,942.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,284.91/157,882.41 = 60,942.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,284.91x = 157,882.41 × 60,942.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,284.91x = 9,621,712,458.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621,712,458.47/105,284.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,387.38

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