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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,289.79, 139,751.44 and 58,267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,289.79, 139,751.44 and 58,267.05 is: 80,392.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,289.79 : 139,751.44 = 58,267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,289.79/139,751.44 = 58,267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,289.79x = 139,751.44 × 58,267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,289.79x = 8,142,904,142.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,142,904,142.05/101,289.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,392.15

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