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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,981.61, 159,107.31 and 68,697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,981.61, 159,107.31 and 68,697.70 is: 103,133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,981.61 : 159,107.31 = 68,697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,981.61/159,107.31 = 68,697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,981.61x = 159,107.31 × 68,697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,981.61x = 10,930,306,250.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,930,306,250.19/105,981.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,133.99

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