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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,568.98, 257,387.82 and 59,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,568.98, 257,387.82 and 59,253.30 is: 88,891.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,568.98 : 257,387.82 = 59,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,568.98/257,387.82 = 59,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,568.98x = 257,387.82 × 59,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,568.98x = 15,251,077,714.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,251,077,714.81/171,568.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,891.81

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