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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,544.67, 207,899.08 and 58,578.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,544.67, 207,899.08 and 58,578.27 is: 87,902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,544.67 : 207,899.08 = 58,578.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,544.67/207,899.08 = 58,578.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,544.67x = 207,899.08 × 58,578.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,544.67x = 12,178,367,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,367,533.50/138,544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,902.10

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