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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,219.21, 256,764.96 and 58,867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,219.21, 256,764.96 and 58,867.62 is: 88,279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,219.21 : 256,764.96 = 58,867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,219.21/256,764.96 = 58,867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,219.21x = 256,764.96 × 58,867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,219.21x = 15,115,142,094.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,115,142,094.60/171,219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,279.48

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