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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,498.46, 257,276.62 and 59,148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,498.46, 257,276.62 and 59,148.62 is: 88,732.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,498.46 : 257,276.62 = 59,148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,498.46/257,276.62 = 59,148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,498.46x = 257,276.62 × 59,148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,498.46x = 15,217,557,526.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,217,557,526.58/171,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,732.91

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