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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,296.55, 256,926.35 and 44,949.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,296.55, 256,926.35 and 44,949.51 is: 67,419.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,296.55 : 256,926.35 = 44,949.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,296.55/256,926.35 = 44,949.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,296.55x = 256,926.35 × 44,949.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,296.55x = 11,548,713,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,548,713,313.84/171,296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,419.42

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