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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,217.92, 205,925.28 and 58,387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,217.92, 205,925.28 and 58,387.52 is: 87,623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,217.92 : 205,925.28 = 58,387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,217.92/205,925.28 = 58,387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,217.92x = 205,925.28 × 58,387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,217.92x = 12,023,466,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,023,466,404.51/137,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,623.15

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