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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,427.38, 257,157.98 and 59,092.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,427.38, 257,157.98 and 59,092.81 is: 88,645.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,427.38 : 257,157.98 = 59,092.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,427.38/257,157.98 = 59,092.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,427.38x = 257,157.98 × 59,092.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,427.38x = 15,196,187,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196,187,652.12/171,427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,645.04

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