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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,766.13, 257,666.87 and 59,446.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,766.13, 257,666.87 and 59,446.15 is: 89,175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,766.13 : 257,666.87 = 59,446.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,766.13/257,666.87 = 59,446.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,766.13x = 257,666.87 × 59,446.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,766.13x = 15,317,303,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,317,303,404.05/171,766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,175.34

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