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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,204.10, 256,806.15 and 44,844.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,204.10, 256,806.15 and 44,844.10 is: 67,266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,204.10 : 256,806.15 = 44,844.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,204.10/256,806.15 = 44,844.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,204.10x = 256,806.15 × 44,844.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,204.10x = 11,516,240,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,516,240,671.22/171,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,266.15

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