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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,446.14, 257,186.22 and 59,111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,446.14, 257,186.22 and 59,111.74 is: 88,673.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,446.14 : 257,186.22 = 59,111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,446.14/257,186.22 = 59,111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,446.14x = 257,186.22 × 59,111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,446.14x = 15,202,724,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,724,968.22/171,446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,673.47

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