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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,973.91, 146,236.96 and 58,226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,973.91, 146,236.96 and 58,226.23 is: 80,348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,973.91 : 146,236.96 = 58,226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,973.91/146,236.96 = 58,226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,973.91x = 146,236.96 × 58,226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,973.91x = 8,514,826,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,514,826,867.46/105,973.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,348.33

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