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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,972.91, 146,235.58 and 58,225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,972.91, 146,235.58 and 58,225.23 is: 80,346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,972.91 : 146,235.58 = 58,225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,972.91/146,235.58 = 58,225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,972.91x = 146,235.58 × 58,225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,972.91x = 8,514,600,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,514,600,134.12/105,972.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,346.95

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