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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,794.77, 257,709.84 and 59,474.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,794.77, 257,709.84 and 59,474.77 is: 89,218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,794.77 : 257,709.84 = 59,474.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,794.77/257,709.84 = 59,474.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,794.77x = 257,709.84 × 59,474.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,794.77x = 15,327,233,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,327,233,460.74/171,794.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,218.28

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