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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,109.13, 256,663.69 and 46,450.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,109.13, 256,663.69 and 46,450.13 is: 69,675.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,109.13 : 256,663.69 = 46,450.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,109.13/256,663.69 = 46,450.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,109.13x = 256,663.69 × 46,450.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,109.13x = 11,922,060,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,922,060,367.34/171,109.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,675.19

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