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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,798, 143,241.40 and 59,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,798, 143,241.40 and 59,086 is: 81,538.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,798 : 143,241.40 = 59,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,798/143,241.40 = 59,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,798x = 143,241.40 × 59,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,798x = 8,463,561,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,463,561,360.40/103,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,538.77

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