Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,719.14, 145,968.93 and 68,059
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 105,719.14, 145,968.93 and 68,059 is: 93,970.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,719.14 : 145,968.93 = 68,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,719.14/145,968.93 = 68,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,719.14x = 145,968.93 × 68,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,719.14x = 9,934,499,406.87 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,934,499,406.87/105,719.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,970.68
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