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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,292.02, 256,943.68 and 58,971.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,292.02, 256,943.68 and 58,971.08 is: 88,458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,292.02 : 256,943.68 = 58,971.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,292.02/256,943.68 = 58,971.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,292.02x = 256,943.68 × 58,971.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,292.02x = 15,152,246,308.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152,246,308.77/171,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,458.57

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