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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,272.76, 220,988.32 and 58,527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,272.76, 220,988.32 and 58,527 is: 87,821.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,272.76 : 220,988.32 = 58,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,272.76/220,988.32 = 58,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,272.76x = 220,988.32 × 58,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,272.76x = 12,933,783,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,933,783,258.32/147,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,821.97

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