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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,206.10, 256,809.15 and 44,846.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,206.10, 256,809.15 and 44,846.10 is: 67,269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,206.10 : 256,809.15 = 44,846.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,206.10/256,809.15 = 44,846.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,206.10x = 256,809.15 × 44,846.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,206.10x = 11,516,888,821.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,516,888,821.82/171,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,269.15

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