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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,425.96, 255,754.14 and 59,618.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,425.96, 255,754.14 and 59,618.92 is: 89,468.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,425.96 : 255,754.14 = 59,618.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,425.96/255,754.14 = 59,618.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,425.96x = 255,754.14 × 59,618.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,425.96x = 15,247,785,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247,785,612.33/170,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,468.68

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