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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,287, 142,536.06 and 58,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,287, 142,536.06 and 58,575 is: 80,833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,287 : 142,536.06 = 58,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,287/142,536.06 = 58,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,287x = 142,536.06 × 58,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,287x = 8,349,049,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,349,049,714.50/103,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,833.50

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