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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,046.90, 256,546.05 and 58,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,046.90, 256,546.05 and 58,732.30 is: 88,090.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,046.90 : 256,546.05 = 58,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,046.90/256,546.05 = 58,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,046.90x = 256,546.05 × 58,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,046.90x = 15,067,539,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,067,539,572.42/171,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,090.11

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