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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104,171, 143,775.42 and 59,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104,171, 143,775.42 and 59,459 is: 82,064.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,171 : 143,775.42 = 59,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,171/143,775.42 = 59,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,171x = 143,775.42 × 59,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,171x = 8,548,742,697.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,548,742,697.78/104,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,064.52

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