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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,299, 146,692.62 and 58,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,299, 146,692.62 and 58,552.20 is: 80,802.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,299 : 146,692.62 = 58,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,299/146,692.62 = 58,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,299x = 146,692.62 × 58,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,299x = 8,589,175,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,175,624.76/106,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,802.04

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