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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,442.62, 257,176.25 and 59,121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,442.62, 257,176.25 and 59,121.22 is: 88,686.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,442.62 : 257,176.25 = 59,121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,442.62/257,176.25 = 59,121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,442.62x = 257,176.25 × 59,121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,442.62x = 15,204,572,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,204,572,716.48/171,442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,686.07

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