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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,380.22, 257,060.61 and 46,711.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,380.22, 257,060.61 and 46,711.50 is: 70,064.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,380.22 : 257,060.61 = 46,711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,380.22/257,060.61 = 46,711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,380.22x = 257,060.61 × 46,711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,380.22x = 12,007,686,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,007,686,684.02/171,380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,064.60

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