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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,639.97, 140,259.36 and 58,621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,639.97, 140,259.36 and 58,621.26 is: 80,895.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,639.97 : 140,259.36 = 58,621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,639.97/140,259.36 = 58,621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,639.97x = 140,259.36 × 58,621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,639.97x = 8,222,180,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,222,180,409.99/101,639.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,895.15

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