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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,116.92, 256,623.06 and 60,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,116.92, 256,623.06 and 60,283 is: 90,406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,116.92 : 256,623.06 = 60,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,116.92/256,623.06 = 60,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,116.92x = 256,623.06 × 60,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,116.92x = 15,470,007,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,470,007,925.98/171,116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,406.07

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