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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,996.88, 254,992.44 and 59,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,996.88, 254,992.44 and 59,186 is: 88,778.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,996.88 : 254,992.44 = 59,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,996.88/254,992.44 = 59,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,996.88x = 254,992.44 × 59,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,996.88x = 15,091,982,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,091,982,553.84/169,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,778.00

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