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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,393.99, 256,933.53 and 59,047.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,393.99, 256,933.53 and 59,047.50 is: 88,517.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,393.99 : 256,933.53 = 59,047.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,393.99/256,933.53 = 59,047.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,393.99x = 256,933.53 × 59,047.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,393.99x = 15,171,282,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,282,612.68/171,393.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,517.00

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