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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,218.84, 146,581.20 and 58,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,218.84, 146,581.20 and 58,473 is: 80,692.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,218.84 : 146,581.20 = 58,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,218.84/146,581.20 = 58,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,218.84x = 146,581.20 × 58,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,218.84x = 8,571,042,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571,042,507.60/106,218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,692.30

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