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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,979.65, 146,251.89 and 58,236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,979.65, 146,251.89 and 58,236.09 is: 80,365.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,979.65 : 146,251.89 = 58,236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,979.65/146,251.89 = 58,236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,979.65x = 146,251.89 × 58,236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,979.65x = 8,517,138,228.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517,138,228.71/105,979.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,365.79

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