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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,007.46, 256,511.19 and 46,348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,007.46, 256,511.19 and 46,348.46 is: 69,522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,007.46 : 256,511.19 = 46,348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,007.46/256,511.19 = 46,348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,007.46x = 256,511.19 × 46,348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,007.46x = 11,888,898,629.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,888,898,629.27/171,007.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,522.69

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