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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,427.68, 257,158.44 and 59,093.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,427.68, 257,158.44 and 59,093.11 is: 88,645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,427.68 : 257,158.44 = 59,093.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,427.68/257,158.44 = 59,093.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,427.68x = 257,158.44 × 59,093.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,427.68x = 15,196,292,056.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196,292,056.21/171,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,645.50

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