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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,663.87, 257,507.16 and 59,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,663.87, 257,507.16 and 59,354.94 is: 89,036.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,663.87 : 257,507.16 = 59,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,663.87/257,507.16 = 59,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,663.87x = 257,507.16 × 59,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,663.87x = 15,284,322,031.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284,322,031.37/171,663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,036.34

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