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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,041.27, 256,592.70 and 58,692.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,041.27, 256,592.70 and 58,692.47 is: 88,049.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,041.27 : 256,592.70 = 58,692.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,041.27/256,592.70 = 58,692.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,041.27x = 256,592.70 × 58,692.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,041.27x = 15,060,058,064.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,060,058,064.01/171,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,049.27

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