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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,948, 146,227.68 and 61,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,948, 146,227.68 and 61,236 is: 84,516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,948 : 146,227.68 = 61,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,948/146,227.68 = 61,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,948x = 146,227.68 × 61,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,948x = 8,954,398,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,954,398,212.48/105,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,516.92

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