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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,825, 254,776.38 and 59,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,825, 254,776.38 and 59,017 is: 88,539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,825 : 254,776.38 = 59,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,825/254,776.38 = 59,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,825x = 254,776.38 × 59,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,825x = 15,036,137,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036,137,618.46/169,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,539.01

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