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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,674.92, 257,501.10 and 59,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,674.92, 257,501.10 and 59,329 is: 88,989.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,674.92 : 257,501.10 = 59,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,674.92/257,501.10 = 59,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,674.92x = 257,501.10 × 59,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,674.92x = 15,277,282,761.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277,282,761.90/171,674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,989.60

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