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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,558.17, 171,607.31 and 58,396.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,558.17, 171,607.31 and 58,396.01 is: 87,476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,558.17 : 171,607.31 = 58,396.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,558.17/171,607.31 = 58,396.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,558.17x = 171,607.31 × 58,396.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,558.17x = 10,021,182,190.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,021,182,190.83/114,558.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,476.80

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