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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,764.13, 257,663.87 and 59,444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,764.13, 257,663.87 and 59,444.15 is: 89,172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,764.13 : 257,663.87 = 59,444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,764.13/257,663.87 = 59,444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,764.13x = 257,663.87 × 59,444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,764.13x = 15,316,608,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,316,608,152.32/171,764.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,172.33

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