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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,664.38, 255,996.56 and 46,005.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,664.38, 255,996.56 and 46,005.38 is: 69,008.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,664.38 : 255,996.56 = 46,005.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,664.38/255,996.56 = 46,005.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,664.38x = 255,996.56 × 46,005.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,664.38x = 11,777,217,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,777,217,856.52/170,664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,008.06

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