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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,015.23, 146,300.58 and 58,270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,015.23, 146,300.58 and 58,270.59 is: 80,413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,015.23 : 146,300.58 = 58,270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,015.23/146,300.58 = 58,270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,015.23x = 146,300.58 × 58,270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,015.23x = 8,525,021,113.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,525,021,113.94/106,015.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,413.17

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