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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,666.62, 255,999.94 and 46,007.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,666.62, 255,999.94 and 46,007.62 is: 69,011.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,666.62 : 255,999.94 = 46,007.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,666.62/255,999.94 = 46,007.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,666.62x = 255,999.94 × 46,007.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,666.62x = 11,777,947,959.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,777,947,959.54/170,666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,011.43

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