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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,063, 144,981.03 and 59,734.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,063, 144,981.03 and 59,734.59 is: 82,430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,063 : 144,981.03 = 59,734.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,063/144,981.03 = 59,734.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,063x = 144,981.03 × 59,734.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,063x = 8,660,382,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660,382,384.83/105,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,430.37

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