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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,533.92, 257,237.76 and 59,185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,533.92, 257,237.76 and 59,185.44 is: 88,756.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,533.92 : 257,237.76 = 59,185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,533.92/257,237.76 = 59,185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,533.92x = 257,237.76 × 59,185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,533.92x = 15,224,730,010.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,224,730,010.21/171,533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,756.38

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