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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,444.36, 257,183.45 and 59,109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,444.36, 257,183.45 and 59,109.79 is: 88,670.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,444.36 : 257,183.45 = 59,109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,444.36/257,183.45 = 59,109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,444.36x = 257,183.45 × 59,109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,444.36x = 15,202,059,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,059,457.18/171,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,670.51

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