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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,922.72, 146,172.90 and 58,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,922.72, 146,172.90 and 58,177 is: 80,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,922.72 : 146,172.90 = 58,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,922.72/146,172.90 = 58,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,922.72x = 146,172.90 × 58,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,922.72x = 8,503,900,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,503,900,803.30/105,922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,284.01

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