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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,247.96, 256,808.76 and 58,896.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,247.96, 256,808.76 and 58,896.91 is: 88,323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,247.96 : 256,808.76 = 58,896.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,247.96/256,808.76 = 58,896.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,247.96x = 256,808.76 × 58,896.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,247.96x = 15,125,242,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,125,242,424.93/171,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,323.64

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