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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,591.62, 257,376.14 and 59,273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,591.62, 257,376.14 and 59,273.45 is: 88,906.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,591.62 : 257,376.14 = 59,273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,591.62/257,376.14 = 59,273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,591.62x = 257,376.14 × 59,273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,591.62x = 15,255,571,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,255,571,469.12/171,591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,906.27

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