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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,395.49, 256,935.78 and 59,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,395.49, 256,935.78 and 59,049 is: 88,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,395.49 : 256,935.78 = 59,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,395.49/256,935.78 = 59,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,395.49x = 256,935.78 × 59,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,395.49x = 15,171,800,873.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,800,873.22/171,395.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,519.25

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