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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,258, 121,712.22 and 58,068.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,258, 121,712.22 and 58,068.94 is: 80,079.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,258 : 121,712.22 = 58,068.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,258/121,712.22 = 58,068.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,258x = 121,712.22 × 58,068.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,258x = 7,067,699,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067,699,600.45/88,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,079.99

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