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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,989.25, 142,127.33 and 58,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,989.25, 142,127.33 and 58,277.25 is: 80,423.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,989.25 : 142,127.33 = 58,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,989.25/142,127.33 = 58,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,989.25x = 142,127.33 × 58,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,989.25x = 8,282,789,650.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,789,650.86/102,989.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,423.83

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