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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,336.98, 257,011.32 and 59,016.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,336.98, 257,011.32 and 59,016.26 is: 88,526.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,336.98 : 257,011.32 = 59,016.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,336.98/257,011.32 = 59,016.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,336.98x = 257,011.32 × 59,016.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,336.98x = 15,167,846,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167,846,884.06/171,336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,526.41

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