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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,094.12, 256,567.82 and 58,785.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,094.12, 256,567.82 and 58,785.64 is: 88,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,094.12 : 256,567.82 = 58,785.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,094.12/256,567.82 = 58,785.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,094.12x = 256,567.82 × 58,785.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,094.12x = 15,082,503,502.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,082,503,502.10/171,094.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,153.25

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