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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,319.44, 256,996.36 and 58,984.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,319.44, 256,996.36 and 58,984.78 is: 88,483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,319.44 : 256,996.36 = 58,984.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,319.44/256,996.36 = 58,984.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,319.44x = 256,996.36 × 58,984.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,319.44x = 15,158,873,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158,873,755.40/171,319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,483.09

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