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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,353.58, 257,023.08 and 46,694.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,353.58, 257,023.08 and 46,694.58 is: 70,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,353.58 : 257,023.08 = 46,694.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,353.58/257,023.08 = 46,694.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,353.58x = 257,023.08 × 46,694.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,353.58x = 12,001,584,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,001,584,770.91/171,353.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,039.88

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