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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,297.12, 256,881.84 and 58,945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,297.12, 256,881.84 and 58,945.92 is: 88,396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,297.12 : 256,881.84 = 58,945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,297.12/256,881.84 = 58,945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,297.12x = 256,881.84 × 58,945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,297.12x = 15,142,136,390.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142,136,390.09/171,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,396.91

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