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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,551, 254,326.50 and 58,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,551, 254,326.50 and 58,743 is: 88,114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,551 : 254,326.50 = 58,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,551/254,326.50 = 58,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,551x = 254,326.50 × 58,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,551x = 14,939,901,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,939,901,589.50/169,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,114.50

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