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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,212.59, 144,187.66 and 58,785.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,212.59, 144,187.66 and 58,785.73 is: 88,098.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,212.59 : 144,187.66 = 58,785.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,212.59/144,187.66 = 58,785.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,212.59x = 144,187.66 × 58,785.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,212.59x = 8,476,176,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,476,176,850.09/96,212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,098.42

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