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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,155.52, 139,593.84 and 58,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,155.52, 139,593.84 and 58,718 is: 81,030.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,155.52 : 139,593.84 = 58,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,155.52/139,593.84 = 58,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,155.52x = 139,593.84 × 58,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,155.52x = 8,196,671,097.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196,671,097.12/101,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,030.39

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