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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,672, 143,079.96 and 58,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,672, 143,079.96 and 58,366.96 is: 80,553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,672 : 143,079.96 = 58,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,672/143,079.96 = 58,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,672x = 143,079.96 × 58,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,672x = 8,351,142,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,351,142,302.12/103,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,553.50

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