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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,330.60, 256,995.90 and 44,970.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,330.60, 256,995.90 and 44,970.60 is: 67,455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,330.60 : 256,995.90 = 44,970.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,330.60/256,995.90 = 44,970.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,330.60x = 256,995.90 × 44,970.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,330.60x = 11,557,259,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,557,259,820.54/171,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,455.90

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