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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,921.72, 146,171.52 and 58,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,921.72, 146,171.52 and 58,176 is: 80,282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,921.72 : 146,171.52 = 58,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,921.72/146,171.52 = 58,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,921.72x = 146,171.52 × 58,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,921.72x = 8,503,674,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,503,674,347.52/105,921.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,282.63

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