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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,975.36, 146,244.94 and 58,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,975.36, 146,244.94 and 58,227.68 is: 80,353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,975.36 : 146,244.94 = 58,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,975.36/146,244.94 = 58,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,975.36x = 146,244.94 × 58,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,975.36x = 8,515,503,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,515,503,567.94/105,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,353.62

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