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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,552.16, 257,233.20 and 59,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,552.16, 257,233.20 and 59,171.68 is: 88,724.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,552.16 : 257,233.20 = 59,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,552.16/257,233.20 = 59,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,552.16x = 257,233.20 × 59,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,552.16x = 15,220,920,595.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220,920,595.78/171,552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,724.74

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