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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,278.10, 175,966.97 and 58,114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,278.10, 175,966.97 and 58,114.89 is: 87,197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,278.10 : 175,966.97 = 58,114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,278.10/175,966.97 = 58,114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,278.10x = 175,966.97 × 58,114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,278.10x = 10,226,301,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,226,301,105.18/117,278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,197.02

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