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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,679.88, 147,217.62 and 58,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,679.88, 147,217.62 and 58,933 is: 81,327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,679.88 : 147,217.62 = 58,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,679.88/147,217.62 = 58,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,679.88x = 147,217.62 × 58,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,679.88x = 8,675,975,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,675,975,999.46/106,679.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,327.20

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