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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,038.08, 255,091.68 and 59,307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,038.08, 255,091.68 and 59,307.84 is: 88,973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,038.08 : 255,091.68 = 59,307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,038.08/255,091.68 = 59,307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,038.08x = 255,091.68 × 59,307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,038.08x = 15,128,936,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128,936,542.77/170,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,973.81

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