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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,801.71, 257,639.39 and 59,453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,801.71, 257,639.39 and 59,453.09 is: 89,157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,801.71 : 257,639.39 = 59,453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,801.71/257,639.39 = 59,453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,801.71x = 257,639.39 × 59,453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,801.71x = 15,317,457,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,317,457,543.95/171,801.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,157.77

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