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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,429.57, 257,161.26 and 59,095.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,429.57, 257,161.26 and 59,095.01 is: 88,648.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,429.57 : 257,161.26 = 59,095.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,429.57/257,161.26 = 59,095.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,429.57x = 257,161.26 × 59,095.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,429.57x = 15,196,945,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196,945,945.51/171,429.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,648.33

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