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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,329.90, 256,938.46 and 59,007.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,329.90, 256,938.46 and 59,007.63 is: 88,492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,329.90 : 256,938.46 = 59,007.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,329.90/256,938.46 = 59,007.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,329.90x = 256,938.46 × 59,007.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,329.90x = 15,161,329,580.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161,329,580.45/171,329.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,492.02

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