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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,251.70, 256,877.55 and 44,891.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,251.70, 256,877.55 and 44,891.70 is: 67,337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,251.70 : 256,877.55 = 44,891.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,251.70/256,877.55 = 44,891.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,251.70x = 256,877.55 × 44,891.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,251.70x = 11,531,669,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,531,669,911.34/171,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,337.55

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