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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,344.06, 257,009.71 and 44,983.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,344.06, 257,009.71 and 44,983.15 is: 67,473.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,344.06 : 257,009.71 = 44,983.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,344.06/257,009.71 = 44,983.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,344.06x = 257,009.71 × 44,983.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,344.06x = 11,561,105,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,561,105,665.75/171,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,473.05

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