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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,397.84, 206,174.70 and 58,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,397.84, 206,174.70 and 58,503.84 is: 87,788.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,397.84 : 206,174.70 = 58,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,397.84/206,174.70 = 58,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,397.84x = 206,174.70 × 58,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,397.84x = 12,062,011,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,062,011,660.85/137,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,788.95

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