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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,950.96, 257,929.52 and 59,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,950.96, 257,929.52 and 59,635.14 is: 89,453.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,950.96 : 257,929.52 = 59,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,950.96/257,929.52 = 59,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,950.96x = 257,929.52 × 59,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,950.96x = 15,381,662,737.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,381,662,737.16/171,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,453.78

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