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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,027.04, 146,317.36 and 58,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,027.04, 146,317.36 and 58,280 is: 80,426.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,027.04 : 146,317.36 = 58,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,027.04/146,317.36 = 58,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,027.04x = 146,317.36 × 58,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,027.04x = 8,527,375,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,527,375,740.80/106,027.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,426.42

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