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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,463.02, 257,206.86 and 59,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,463.02, 257,206.86 and 59,141.60 is: 88,716.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,463.02 : 257,206.86 = 59,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,463.02/257,206.86 = 59,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,463.02x = 257,206.86 × 59,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,463.02x = 15,211,625,231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,211,625,231.38/171,463.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,716.65

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