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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,414.70, 256,964.52 and 59,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,414.70, 256,964.52 and 59,068.18 is: 88,547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,414.70 : 256,964.52 = 59,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,414.70/256,964.52 = 59,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,414.70x = 256,964.52 × 59,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,414.70x = 15,178,426,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,178,426,520.97/171,414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,547.99

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