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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,729.42, 150,052.23 and 60,980.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,729.42, 150,052.23 and 60,980.10 is: 84,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,729.42 : 150,052.23 = 60,980.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,729.42/150,052.23 = 60,980.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,729.42x = 150,052.23 × 60,980.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,729.42x = 9,150,199,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150,199,990.62/108,729.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,155.70

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