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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,026.24, 256,577.22 and 58,703.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,026.24, 256,577.22 and 58,703.94 is: 88,068.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,026.24 : 256,577.22 = 58,703.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,026.24/256,577.22 = 58,703.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,026.24x = 256,577.22 × 58,703.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,026.24x = 15,062,093,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,093,728.25/171,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,068.91

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