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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,251.62, 256,813.71 and 58,900.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,251.62, 256,813.71 and 58,900.30 is: 88,328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,251.62 : 256,813.71 = 58,900.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,251.62/256,813.71 = 58,900.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,251.62x = 256,813.71 × 58,900.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,251.62x = 15,126,404,563.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,404,563.11/171,251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,328.53

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