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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,031.08, 256,559.62 and 58,710.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,031.08, 256,559.62 and 58,710.41 is: 88,070.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,031.08 : 256,559.62 = 58,710.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,031.08/256,559.62 = 58,710.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,031.08x = 256,559.62 × 58,710.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,031.08x = 15,062,720,479.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,720,479.64/171,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,070.08

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