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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,349.44, 257,140.44 and 60,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,349.44, 257,140.44 and 60,541.44 is: 90,853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,349.44 : 257,140.44 = 60,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,349.44/257,140.44 = 60,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,349.44x = 257,140.44 × 60,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,349.44x = 15,567,652,519.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,567,652,519.83/171,349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,853.24

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