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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,950.21, 257,928.39 and 59,634.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,950.21, 257,928.39 and 59,634.39 is: 89,452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,950.21 : 257,928.39 = 59,634.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,950.21/257,928.39 = 59,634.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,950.21x = 257,928.39 × 59,634.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,950.21x = 15,381,402,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,381,402,201.33/171,950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,452.65

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