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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,951, 146,231.82 and 61,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,951, 146,231.82 and 61,239 is: 84,521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,951 : 146,231.82 = 61,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,951/146,231.82 = 61,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,951x = 146,231.82 × 61,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,951x = 8,955,090,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955,090,424.98/105,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,521.06

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