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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,003.96, 256,505.94 and 46,344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,003.96, 256,505.94 and 46,344.96 is: 69,517.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,003.96 : 256,505.94 = 46,344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,003.96/256,505.94 = 46,344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,003.96x = 256,505.94 × 46,344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,003.96x = 11,887,757,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,887,757,529.06/171,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,517.44

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