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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,974.69, 206,788.98 and 58,996.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,974.69, 206,788.98 and 58,996.21 is: 88,420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,974.69 : 206,788.98 = 58,996.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,974.69/206,788.98 = 58,996.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,974.69x = 206,788.98 × 58,996.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,974.69x = 12,199,766,089.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,199,766,089.77/137,974.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,420.32

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