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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,977.20, 206,792.72 and 58,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,977.20, 206,792.72 and 58,998.72 is: 88,424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,977.20 : 206,792.72 = 58,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,977.20/206,792.72 = 58,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,977.20x = 206,792.72 × 58,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,977.20x = 12,200,505,785.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,200,505,785.32/137,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,424.07

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