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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,063.90, 256,571.55 and 58,749.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,063.90, 256,571.55 and 58,749.30 is: 88,115.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,063.90 : 256,571.55 = 58,749.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,063.90/256,571.55 = 58,749.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,063.90x = 256,571.55 × 58,749.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,063.90x = 15,073,398,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073,398,962.42/171,063.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,115.60

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