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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,101.07, 256,651.60 and 46,442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,101.07, 256,651.60 and 46,442.07 is: 69,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,101.07 : 256,651.60 = 46,442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,101.07/256,651.60 = 46,442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,101.07x = 256,651.60 × 46,442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,101.07x = 11,919,431,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,919,431,572.81/171,101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,663.10

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