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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,573.92, 145,694.38 and 60,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,573.92, 145,694.38 and 60,251 is: 83,147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,573.92 : 145,694.38 = 60,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,573.92/145,694.38 = 60,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,573.92x = 145,694.38 × 60,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,573.92x = 8,778,232,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,778,232,089.38/105,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,147.73

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