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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,501.19, 146,906.52 and 68,247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,501.19, 146,906.52 and 68,247.86 is: 94,140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,501.19 : 146,906.52 = 68,247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,501.19/146,906.52 = 68,247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,501.19x = 146,906.52 × 68,247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,501.19x = 10,026,055,610.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,026,055,610.05/106,501.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,140.32

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