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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,285.80, 256,928.70 and 60,463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,285.80, 256,928.70 and 60,463.40 is: 90,695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,285.80 : 256,928.70 = 60,463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,285.80/256,928.70 = 60,463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,285.80x = 256,928.70 × 60,463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,285.80x = 15,534,782,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,534,782,759.58/171,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,695.10

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