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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,335.13, 257,030.24 and 58,987.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,335.13, 257,030.24 and 58,987.73 is: 88,491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,335.13 : 257,030.24 = 58,987.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,335.13/257,030.24 = 58,987.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,335.13x = 257,030.24 × 58,987.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,335.13x = 15,161,628,818.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161,628,818.87/171,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,491.07

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