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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,552.48, 257,347.73 and 59,219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,552.48, 257,347.73 and 59,219.97 is: 88,836.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,552.48 : 257,347.73 = 59,219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,552.48/257,347.73 = 59,219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,552.48x = 257,347.73 × 59,219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,552.48x = 15,240,124,850.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,240,124,850.17/171,552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,836.52

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