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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,014.10, 255,021.15 and 59,206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,014.10, 255,021.15 and 59,206.10 is: 88,809.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,014.10 : 255,021.15 = 59,206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,014.10/255,021.15 = 59,206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,014.10x = 255,021.15 × 59,206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,014.10x = 15,098,807,709.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,098,807,709.02/170,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,809.15

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