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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,214.38, 175,829.85 and 58,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,214.38, 175,829.85 and 58,034.16 is: 87,055.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,214.38 : 175,829.85 = 58,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,214.38/175,829.85 = 58,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,214.38x = 175,829.85 × 58,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,214.38x = 10,204,137,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204,137,647.68/117,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,055.34

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