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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,069.96, 256,605.56 and 58,782.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,069.96, 256,605.56 and 58,782.54 is: 88,174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,069.96 : 256,605.56 = 58,782.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,069.96/256,605.56 = 58,782.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,069.96x = 256,605.56 × 58,782.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,069.96x = 15,083,926,594.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,083,926,594.92/171,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,174.02

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