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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,003.83, 256,505.80 and 44,643.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,003.83, 256,505.80 and 44,643.73 is: 66,965.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,003.83 : 256,505.80 = 44,643.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,003.83/256,505.80 = 44,643.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,003.83x = 256,505.80 × 44,643.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,003.83x = 11,451,375,678.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,451,375,678.63/171,003.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,965.61

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