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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,793.77, 257,708.34 and 59,473.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,793.77, 257,708.34 and 59,473.77 is: 89,216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,793.77 : 257,708.34 = 59,473.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,793.77/257,708.34 = 59,473.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,793.77x = 257,708.34 × 59,473.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,793.77x = 15,326,886,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,326,886,540.24/171,793.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,216.78

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