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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,299.28, 131,014.13 and 59,152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,299.28, 131,014.13 and 59,152.59 is: 88,773.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,299.28 : 131,014.13 = 59,152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,299.28/131,014.13 = 59,152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,299.28x = 131,014.13 × 59,152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,299.28x = 7,749,825,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,749,825,116.10/87,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,773.07

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