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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,462.23, 146,912.58 and 58,712.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,462.23, 146,912.58 and 58,712.73 is: 81,020.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,462.23 : 146,912.58 = 58,712.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,462.23/146,912.58 = 58,712.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,462.23x = 146,912.58 × 58,712.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,462.23x = 8,625,638,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,638,643.14/106,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,020.65

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