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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,558.03, 257,287.85 and 59,209.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,558.03, 257,287.85 and 59,209.11 is: 88,796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,558.03 : 257,287.85 = 59,209.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,558.03/257,287.85 = 59,209.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,558.03x = 257,287.85 × 59,209.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,558.03x = 15,233,784,316.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,233,784,316.27/171,558.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,796.68

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