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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,746.06, 257,642.47 and 59,396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,746.06, 257,642.47 and 59,396.12 is: 89,102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,746.06 : 257,642.47 = 59,396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,746.06/257,642.47 = 59,396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,746.06x = 257,642.47 × 59,396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,746.06x = 15,302,962,817.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,302,962,817.41/171,746.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,102.27

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