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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,264.76, 141,126.42 and 59,815

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,264.76, 141,126.42 and 59,815 is: 82,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,264.76 : 141,126.42 = 59,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,264.76/141,126.42 = 59,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,264.76x = 141,126.42 × 59,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,264.76x = 8,441,476,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,441,476,812.30/102,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,545.31

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