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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,041.60, 255,062.40 and 59,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,041.60, 255,062.40 and 59,233.60 is: 88,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,041.60 : 255,062.40 = 59,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,041.60/255,062.40 = 59,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,041.60x = 255,062.40 × 59,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,041.60x = 15,108,264,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,108,264,176.64/170,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,850.40

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