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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,107.89, 125,222.83 and 68,640.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,107.89, 125,222.83 and 68,640.89 is: 103,424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,107.89 : 125,222.83 = 68,640.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,107.89/125,222.83 = 68,640.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,107.89x = 125,222.83 × 68,640.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,107.89x = 8,595,405,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,595,405,701.80/83,107.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,424.67

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