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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,297.58, 132,942.90 and 58,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,297.58, 132,942.90 and 58,063.96 is: 80,159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,297.58 : 132,942.90 = 58,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,297.58/132,942.90 = 58,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,297.58x = 132,942.90 × 58,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,297.58x = 7,719,191,227.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,719,191,227.88/96,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,159.76

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