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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,265.43, 207,478.64 and 58,298.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,265.43, 207,478.64 and 58,298.39 is: 87,481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,265.43 : 207,478.64 = 58,298.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,265.43/207,478.64 = 58,298.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,265.43x = 207,478.64 × 58,298.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,265.43x = 12,095,669,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,095,669,779.74/138,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,481.52

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