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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,979.92, 257,972.88 and 59,664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,979.92, 257,972.88 and 59,664.12 is: 89,497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,979.92 : 257,972.88 = 59,664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,979.92/257,972.88 = 59,664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,979.92x = 257,972.88 × 59,664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,979.92x = 15,391,724,869.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,391,724,869.07/171,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,497.22

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