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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,326.60, 256,989.90 and 44,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,326.60, 256,989.90 and 44,966.60 is: 67,449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,326.60 : 256,989.90 = 44,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,326.60/256,989.90 = 44,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,326.60x = 256,989.90 × 44,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,326.60x = 11,555,962,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,555,962,037.34/171,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,449.90

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