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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,209.60, 256,814.40 and 44,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,209.60, 256,814.40 and 44,849.60 is: 67,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,209.60 : 256,814.40 = 44,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,209.60/256,814.40 = 44,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,209.60x = 256,814.40 × 44,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,209.60x = 11,518,023,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,518,023,114.24/171,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,274.40

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