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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,826, 254,777.88 and 59,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,826, 254,777.88 and 59,018 is: 88,540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,826 : 254,777.88 = 59,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,826/254,777.88 = 59,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,826x = 254,777.88 × 59,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,826x = 15,036,480,921.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036,480,921.84/169,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,540.51

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