Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,077, 256,616.40 and 46,418
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 171,077, 256,616.40 and 46,418 is: 69,627.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,077 : 256,616.40 = 46,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,077/256,616.40 = 46,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,077x = 256,616.40 × 46,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,077x = 11,911,620,055.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,911,620,055.20/171,077 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,627.24
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