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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,250.62, 256,812.21 and 58,899.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,250.62, 256,812.21 and 58,899.30 is: 88,327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,250.62 : 256,812.21 = 58,899.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,250.62/256,812.21 = 58,899.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,250.62x = 256,812.21 × 58,899.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,250.62x = 15,126,059,400.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,059,400.45/171,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,327.03

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