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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,901.54, 146,145.14 and 58,155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,901.54, 146,145.14 and 58,155.88 is: 80,255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,901.54 : 146,145.14 = 58,155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,901.54/146,145.14 = 58,155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,901.54x = 146,145.14 × 58,155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,901.54x = 8,499,199,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,499,199,224.42/105,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,255.67

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