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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,427.64, 257,158.36 and 59,093.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,427.64, 257,158.36 and 59,093.06 is: 88,645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,427.64 : 257,158.36 = 59,093.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,427.64/257,158.36 = 59,093.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,427.64x = 257,158.36 × 59,093.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,427.64x = 15,196,275,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196,275,187.61/171,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,645.42

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