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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,973.69, 206,787.48 and 58,995.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,973.69, 206,787.48 and 58,995.21 is: 88,418.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,973.69 : 206,787.48 = 58,995.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,973.69/206,787.48 = 58,995.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,973.69x = 206,787.48 × 58,995.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,973.69x = 12,199,470,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,199,470,807.97/137,973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,418.82

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