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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,012.13, 256,521.84 and 58,691.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,012.13, 256,521.84 and 58,691.86 is: 88,039.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,012.13 : 256,521.84 = 58,691.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,012.13/256,521.84 = 58,691.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,012.13x = 256,521.84 × 58,691.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,012.13x = 15,055,742,344.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,742,344.15/171,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,039.03

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