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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,376.02, 257,009.26 and 59,029.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,376.02, 257,009.26 and 59,029.23 is: 88,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,376.02 : 257,009.26 = 59,029.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,376.02/257,009.26 = 59,029.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,376.02x = 257,009.26 × 59,029.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,376.02x = 15,171,058,720.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,058,720.67/171,376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,524.98

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