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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,804, 176,762.70 and 58,644.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,804, 176,762.70 and 58,644.84 is: 87,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,804 : 176,762.70 = 58,644.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,804/176,762.70 = 58,644.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,804x = 176,762.70 × 58,644.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,804x = 10,366,220,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,366,220,259.47/117,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,995.49

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