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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,767.68, 256,191.84 and 58,449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,767.68, 256,191.84 and 58,449.28 is: 87,687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,767.68 : 256,191.84 = 58,449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,767.68/256,191.84 = 58,449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,767.68x = 256,191.84 × 58,449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,767.68x = 14,974,228,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,974,228,589.88/170,767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,687.72

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