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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,272.76, 141,137.46 and 59,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,272.76, 141,137.46 and 59,823 is: 82,556.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,272.76 : 141,137.46 = 59,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,272.76/141,137.46 = 59,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,272.76x = 141,137.46 × 59,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,272.76x = 8,443,266,269.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,266,269.58/102,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,556.35

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