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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,003.10, 255,004.65 and 59,195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,003.10, 255,004.65 and 59,195.10 is: 88,792.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,003.10 : 255,004.65 = 59,195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,003.10/255,004.65 = 59,195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,003.10x = 255,004.65 × 59,195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,003.10x = 15,095,025,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,095,025,757.22/170,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,792.65

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