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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,577.92, 257,401.26 and 59,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,577.92, 257,401.26 and 59,262.24 is: 88,905.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,577.92 : 257,401.26 = 59,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,577.92/257,401.26 = 59,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,577.92x = 257,401.26 × 59,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,577.92x = 15,254,175,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,254,175,246.42/171,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,905.23

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