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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,872.46, 146,105.82 and 58,127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,872.46, 146,105.82 and 58,127.82 is: 80,217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,872.46 : 146,105.82 = 58,127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,872.46/146,105.82 = 58,127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,872.46x = 146,105.82 × 58,127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,872.46x = 8,492,812,805.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,492,812,805.91/105,872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,217.39

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