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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,369.60, 256,997.70 and 59,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,369.60, 256,997.70 and 59,030.70 is: 88,526.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,369.60 : 256,997.70 = 59,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,369.60/256,997.70 = 59,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,369.60x = 256,997.70 × 59,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,369.60x = 15,170,754,129.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,170,754,129.39/171,369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,526.52

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