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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,670.25, 256,005.38 and 46,011.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,670.25, 256,005.38 and 46,011.25 is: 69,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,670.25 : 256,005.38 = 46,011.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,670.25/256,005.38 = 46,011.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,670.25x = 256,005.38 × 46,011.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,670.25x = 11,779,127,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,779,127,540.53/170,670.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,016.88

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