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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,214, 255,437.64 and 59,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,214, 255,437.64 and 59,406 is: 89,149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,214 : 255,437.64 = 59,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,214/255,437.64 = 59,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,214x = 255,437.64 × 59,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,214x = 15,174,528,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,174,528,441.84/170,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,149.71

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