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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,954, 256,401.24 and 46,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,954, 256,401.24 and 46,265.84 is: 69,390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,954 : 256,401.24 = 46,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,954/256,401.24 = 46,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,954x = 256,401.24 × 46,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,954x = 11,862,618,745.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,862,618,745.64/170,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,390.71

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