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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,987.70, 257,969.40 and 59,640.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,987.70, 257,969.40 and 59,640.70 is: 89,456.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,987.70 : 257,969.40 = 59,640.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,987.70/257,969.40 = 59,640.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,987.70x = 257,969.40 × 59,640.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,987.70x = 15,385,475,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,385,475,594.58/171,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,456.84

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