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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,513.02, 257,310.41 and 59,194.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,513.02, 257,310.41 and 59,194.21 is: 88,805.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,513.02 : 257,310.41 = 59,194.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,513.02/257,310.41 = 59,194.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,513.02x = 257,310.41 × 59,194.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,513.02x = 15,231,285,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231,285,505.48/171,513.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,805.42

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