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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,591.12, 257,375.39 and 59,272.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,591.12, 257,375.39 and 59,272.95 is: 88,905.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,591.12 : 257,375.39 = 59,272.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,591.12/257,375.39 = 59,272.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,591.12x = 257,375.39 × 59,272.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,591.12x = 15,255,398,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,255,398,326.34/171,591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,905.52

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