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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,464.99, 257,214.38 and 59,130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,464.99, 257,214.38 and 59,130.50 is: 88,701.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,464.99 : 257,214.38 = 59,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,464.99/257,214.38 = 59,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,464.99x = 257,214.38 × 59,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,464.99x = 15,209,213,314.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,209,213,314.87/171,464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,701.57

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