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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,256.73, 146,635.26 and 58,511.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,256.73, 146,635.26 and 58,511.79 is: 80,746.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,256.73 : 146,635.26 = 58,511.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,256.73/146,635.26 = 58,511.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,256.73x = 146,635.26 × 58,511.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,256.73x = 8,579,891,539.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,579,891,539.72/106,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,746.81

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