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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,275, 105,246.84 and 60,990.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,275, 105,246.84 and 60,990.72 is: 91,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,275 : 105,246.84 = 60,990.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,275/105,246.84 = 60,990.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,275x = 105,246.84 × 60,990.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,275x = 6,419,080,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,419,080,549.32/70,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,342.31

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