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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,011.16, 256,521.94 and 58,689.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,011.16, 256,521.94 and 58,689.74 is: 88,036.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,011.16 : 256,521.94 = 58,689.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,011.16/256,521.94 = 58,689.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,011.16x = 256,521.94 × 58,689.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,011.16x = 15,055,206,107.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,206,107.40/171,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,036.40

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