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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,663.24, 257,506.17 and 59,354.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,663.24, 257,506.17 and 59,354.31 is: 89,035.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,663.24 : 257,506.17 = 59,354.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,663.24/257,506.17 = 59,354.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,663.24x = 257,506.17 × 59,354.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,663.24x = 15,284,101,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284,101,041.09/171,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,035.38

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