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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,297.55, 256,927.84 and 44,950.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,297.55, 256,927.84 and 44,950.51 is: 67,420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,297.55 : 256,927.84 = 44,950.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,297.55/256,927.84 = 44,950.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,297.55x = 256,927.84 × 44,950.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,297.55x = 11,549,037,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,549,037,441.20/171,297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,420.91

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