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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,275.23, 139,759.83 and 58,836.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,275.23, 139,759.83 and 58,836.50 is: 81,194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,275.23 : 139,759.83 = 58,836.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,275.23/139,759.83 = 58,836.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,275.23x = 139,759.83 × 58,836.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,275.23x = 8,222,978,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,222,978,539.00/101,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,194.37

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