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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,252.98, 145,242.14 and 59,935.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,252.98, 145,242.14 and 59,935.59 is: 82,707.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,252.98 : 145,242.14 = 59,935.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,252.98/145,242.14 = 59,935.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,252.98x = 145,242.14 × 59,935.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,252.98x = 8,705,173,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,705,173,054.08/105,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,707.14

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