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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,263.94, 141,078.69 and 59,803.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,263.94, 141,078.69 and 59,803.74 is: 82,502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,263.94 : 141,078.69 = 59,803.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,263.94/141,078.69 = 59,803.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,263.94x = 141,078.69 × 59,803.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,263.94x = 8,437,033,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,437,033,296.30/102,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,502.53

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