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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,296.58, 132,941.52 and 58,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,296.58, 132,941.52 and 58,062.96 is: 80,158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,296.58 : 132,941.52 = 58,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,296.58/132,941.52 = 58,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,296.58x = 132,941.52 × 58,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,296.58x = 7,718,978,158.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,718,978,158.10/96,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,158.38

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