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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,365.92, 257,046.24 and 46,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,365.92, 257,046.24 and 46,706.56 is: 70,059.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,365.92 : 257,046.24 = 46,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,365.92/257,046.24 = 46,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,365.92x = 257,046.24 × 46,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,365.92x = 12,005,745,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,005,745,631.33/171,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,059.12

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