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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,211.88, 256,806.30 and 60,402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,211.88, 256,806.30 and 60,402.28 is: 90,599.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,211.88 : 256,806.30 = 60,402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,211.88/256,806.30 = 60,402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,211.88x = 256,806.30 × 60,402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,211.88x = 15,511,686,038.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,511,686,038.36/171,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,599.36

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