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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,399.14, 257,115.72 and 59,064.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,399.14, 257,115.72 and 59,064.29 is: 88,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,399.14 : 257,115.72 = 59,064.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,399.14/257,115.72 = 59,064.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,399.14x = 257,115.72 × 59,064.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,399.14x = 15,186,357,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186,357,449.64/171,399.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,602.30

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