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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,167.99, 256,689.05 and 58,816.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,167.99, 256,689.05 and 58,816.31 is: 88,202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,167.99 : 256,689.05 = 58,816.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,167.99/256,689.05 = 58,816.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,167.99x = 256,689.05 × 58,816.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,167.99x = 15,097,501,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,097,501,160.88/171,167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,202.83

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