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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,215.52, 142,439.56 and 58,503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,215.52, 142,439.56 and 58,503.52 is: 80,736.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,215.52 : 142,439.56 = 58,503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,215.52/142,439.56 = 58,503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,215.52x = 142,439.56 × 58,503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,215.52x = 8,333,215,647.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,333,215,647.25/103,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,736.07

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