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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,738.59, 150,049.17 and 60,982.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,738.59, 150,049.17 and 60,982.71 is: 84,150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,738.59 : 150,049.17 = 60,982.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,738.59/150,049.17 = 60,982.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,738.59x = 150,049.17 × 60,982.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,738.59x = 9,150,405,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150,405,019.85/108,738.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,150.48

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