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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,570, 145,690.92 and 60,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,570, 145,690.92 and 60,858 is: 83,986.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,570 : 145,690.92 = 60,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,570/145,690.92 = 60,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,570x = 145,690.92 × 60,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,570x = 8,866,458,009.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,866,458,009.36/105,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,986.53

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