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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,340.11, 257,027.38 and 59,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,340.11, 257,027.38 and 59,005.53 is: 88,514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,340.11 : 257,027.38 = 59,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,340.11/257,027.38 = 59,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,340.11x = 257,027.38 × 59,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,340.11x = 15,166,036,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,166,036,633.90/171,340.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,514.22

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