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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,263, 146,642.94 and 58,516.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,263, 146,642.94 and 58,516.25 is: 80,752.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,263 : 146,642.94 = 58,516.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,263/146,642.94 = 58,516.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,263x = 146,642.94 × 58,516.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,263x = 8,580,994,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,580,994,204.56/106,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,752.42

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