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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,254, 142,507.80 and 58,567.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,254, 142,507.80 and 58,567.92 is: 80,833.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,254 : 142,507.80 = 58,567.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,254/142,507.80 = 58,567.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,254x = 142,507.80 × 58,567.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,254x = 8,346,385,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,346,385,429.78/103,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,833.53

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