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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,004.24, 256,493.40 and 60,118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,004.24, 256,493.40 and 60,118.48 is: 90,173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,004.24 : 256,493.40 = 60,118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,004.24/256,493.40 = 60,118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,004.24x = 256,493.40 × 60,118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,004.24x = 15,419,993,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,419,993,338.03/171,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,173.16

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