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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,693.92, 257,529.60 and 59,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,693.92, 257,529.60 and 59,348 is: 89,018.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,693.92 : 257,529.60 = 59,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,693.92/257,529.60 = 59,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,693.92x = 257,529.60 × 59,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,693.92x = 15,283,866,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,283,866,700.80/171,693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,018.10

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