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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,298.38, 158,021.37 and 60,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,298.38, 158,021.37 and 60,864 is: 91,338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,298.38 : 158,021.37 = 60,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,298.38/158,021.37 = 60,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,298.38x = 158,021.37 × 60,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,298.38x = 9,617,812,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,617,812,663.68/105,298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,338.66

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