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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,027.84, 256,547.52 and 46,371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,027.84, 256,547.52 and 46,371.84 is: 69,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,027.84 : 256,547.52 = 46,371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,027.84/256,547.52 = 46,371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,027.84x = 256,547.52 × 46,371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,027.84x = 11,896,580,549.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,896,580,549.84/171,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,559.32

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