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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,964.52, 206,773.62 and 58,985.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,964.52, 206,773.62 and 58,985.92 is: 88,404.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,964.52 : 206,773.62 = 58,985.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,964.52/206,773.62 = 58,985.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,964.52x = 206,773.62 × 58,985.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,964.52x = 12,196,732,207.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,196,732,207.43/137,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,404.85

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