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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,287.04, 256,936.17 and 58,966.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,287.04, 256,936.17 and 58,966.07 is: 88,451.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,287.04 : 256,936.17 = 58,966.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,287.04/256,936.17 = 58,966.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,287.04x = 256,936.17 × 58,966.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,287.04x = 15,150,514,901.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,150,514,901.07/171,287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,451.03

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