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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,139.02, 256,653.93 and 58,792.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,139.02, 256,653.93 and 58,792.15 is: 88,169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,139.02 : 256,653.93 = 58,792.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,139.02/256,653.93 = 58,792.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,139.02x = 256,653.93 × 58,792.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,139.02x = 15,089,236,350.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,089,236,350.65/171,139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,169.47

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