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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,211, 255,433.14 and 59,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,211, 255,433.14 and 59,403 is: 89,145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,211 : 255,433.14 = 59,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,211/255,433.14 = 59,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,211x = 255,433.14 × 59,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,211x = 15,173,494,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,173,494,815.42/170,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,145.21

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