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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,876.56, 308,771.64 and 58,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,876.56, 308,771.64 and 58,098 is: 87,134.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,876.56 : 308,771.64 = 58,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,876.56/308,771.64 = 58,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,876.56x = 308,771.64 × 58,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,876.56x = 17,939,014,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,939,014,740.72/205,876.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,134.81

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