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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,474, 142,794.30 and 58,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,474, 142,794.30 and 58,762 is: 81,091.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,474 : 142,794.30 = 58,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,474/142,794.30 = 58,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,474x = 142,794.30 × 58,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,474x = 8,390,878,656.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,390,878,656.60/103,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,091.66

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