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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,347.12, 256,971.36 and 59,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,347.12, 256,971.36 and 59,022.80 is: 88,517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,347.12 : 256,971.36 = 59,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,347.12/256,971.36 = 59,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,347.12x = 256,971.36 × 59,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,347.12x = 15,167,169,187.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167,169,187.01/171,347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,517.21

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