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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,149, 255,225.66 and 59,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,149, 255,225.66 and 59,341 is: 89,012.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,149 : 255,225.66 = 59,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,149/255,225.66 = 59,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,149x = 255,225.66 × 59,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,149x = 15,145,345,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,145,345,890.06/170,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,012.25

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