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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,884, 254,828.16 and 59,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,884, 254,828.16 and 59,076 is: 88,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,884 : 254,828.16 = 59,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,884/254,828.16 = 59,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,884x = 254,828.16 × 59,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,884x = 15,054,228,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054,228,380.16/169,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,614.75

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