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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,694.92, 257,531.10 and 59,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,694.92, 257,531.10 and 59,349 is: 89,019.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,694.92 : 257,531.10 = 59,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,694.92/257,531.10 = 59,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,694.92x = 257,531.10 × 59,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,694.92x = 15,284,213,253.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284,213,253.90/171,694.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,019.60

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