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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,711.36, 256,071.76 and 46,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,711.36, 256,071.76 and 46,052 is: 69,079.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,711.36 : 256,071.76 = 46,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,711.36/256,071.76 = 46,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,711.36x = 256,071.76 × 46,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,711.36x = 11,792,616,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,792,616,691.52/170,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,079.27

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