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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,307.29, 256,942.46 and 44,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,307.29, 256,942.46 and 44,960.20 is: 67,435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,307.29 : 256,942.46 = 44,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,307.29/256,942.46 = 44,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,307.29x = 256,942.46 × 44,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,307.29x = 11,552,183,105.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,552,183,105.38/171,307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,435.45

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