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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,447.68, 257,183.85 and 59,126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,447.68, 257,183.85 and 59,126.28 is: 88,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,447.68 : 257,183.85 = 59,126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,447.68/257,183.85 = 59,126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,447.68x = 257,183.85 × 59,126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,447.68x = 15,206,324,326.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,206,324,326.58/171,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,693.67

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