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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,801.61, 140,492.86 and 58,782.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,801.61, 140,492.86 and 58,782.91 is: 81,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,801.61 : 140,492.86 = 58,782.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,801.61/140,492.86 = 58,782.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,801.61x = 140,492.86 × 58,782.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,801.61x = 8,258,579,394.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,258,579,394.12/101,801.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,124.25

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