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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,265.26, 141,164.58 and 59,837.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,265.26, 141,164.58 and 59,837.46 is: 82,598.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,265.26 : 141,164.58 = 59,837.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,265.26/141,164.58 = 59,837.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,265.26x = 141,164.58 × 59,837.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,265.26x = 8,446,929,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,446,929,909.17/102,265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,598.23

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