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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,171.50, 139,663.90 and 58,721.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,171.50, 139,663.90 and 58,721.82 is: 81,063.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,171.50 : 139,663.90 = 58,721.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,171.50/139,663.90 = 58,721.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,171.50x = 139,663.90 × 58,721.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,171.50x = 8,201,318,396.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,201,318,396.30/101,171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,063.52

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