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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,864.63, 257,735.43 and 59,514.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,864.63, 257,735.43 and 59,514.68 is: 89,250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,864.63 : 257,735.43 = 59,514.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,864.63/257,735.43 = 59,514.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,864.63x = 257,735.43 × 59,514.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,864.63x = 15,339,042,285.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,339,042,285.45/171,864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,250.72

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