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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,252.70, 256,879.05 and 44,892.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,252.70, 256,879.05 and 44,892.70 is: 67,339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,252.70 : 256,879.05 = 44,892.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,252.70/256,879.05 = 44,892.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,252.70x = 256,879.05 × 44,892.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,252.70x = 11,531,994,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,531,994,127.94/171,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,339.05

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