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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,543.58, 146,897.17 and 68,240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,543.58, 146,897.17 and 68,240.15 is: 94,086.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,543.58 : 146,897.17 = 68,240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,543.58/146,897.17 = 68,240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,543.58x = 146,897.17 × 68,240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,543.58x = 10,024,284,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,024,284,574.17/106,543.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,086.24

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