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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,273.44, 139,747.92 and 58,831.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,273.44, 139,747.92 and 58,831.36 is: 81,181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,273.44 : 139,747.92 = 58,831.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,273.44/139,747.92 = 58,831.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,273.44x = 139,747.92 × 58,831.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,273.44x = 8,221,560,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,221,560,190.77/101,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,181.80

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