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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,306.27, 256,976.51 and 58,971.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,306.27, 256,976.51 and 58,971.62 is: 88,463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,306.27 : 256,976.51 = 58,971.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,306.27/256,976.51 = 58,971.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,306.27x = 256,976.51 × 58,971.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,306.27x = 15,154,321,886.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154,321,886.52/171,306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,463.32

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