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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,358.62, 256,988.61 and 59,034.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,358.62, 256,988.61 and 59,034.30 is: 88,534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,358.62 : 256,988.61 = 59,034.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,358.62/256,988.61 = 59,034.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,358.62x = 256,988.61 × 59,034.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,358.62x = 15,171,142,699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,142,699.32/171,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,534.46

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