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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,512.90, 257,310.22 and 59,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,512.90, 257,310.22 and 59,194.08 is: 88,805.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,512.90 : 257,310.22 = 59,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,512.90/257,310.22 = 59,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,512.90x = 257,310.22 × 59,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,512.90x = 15,231,241,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231,241,747.50/171,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,805.23

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