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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,813, 254,758.38 and 59,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,813, 254,758.38 and 59,005 is: 88,521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,813 : 254,758.38 = 59,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,813/254,758.38 = 59,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,813x = 254,758.38 × 59,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,813x = 15,032,018,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032,018,211.90/169,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,521.01

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