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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,357.59, 257,029.98 and 44,996.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,357.59, 257,029.98 and 44,996.69 is: 67,493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,357.59 : 257,029.98 = 44,996.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,357.59/257,029.98 = 44,996.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,357.59x = 257,029.98 × 44,996.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,357.59x = 11,565,498,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,565,498,330.77/171,357.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,493.35

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