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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,373.52, 257,005.51 and 59,026.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,373.52, 257,005.51 and 59,026.73 is: 88,521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,373.52 : 257,005.51 = 59,026.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,373.52/257,005.51 = 59,026.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,373.52x = 257,005.51 × 59,026.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,373.52x = 15,170,193,414.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,170,193,414.69/171,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,521.22

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