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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,183, 132,747.12 and 58,449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,183, 132,747.12 and 58,449.96 is: 80,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,183 : 132,747.12 = 58,449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,183/132,747.12 = 58,449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,183x = 132,747.12 × 58,449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,183x = 7,759,063,854.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,759,063,854.12/96,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,669.80

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