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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,381.73, 257,069.83 and 46,722.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,381.73, 257,069.83 and 46,722.73 is: 70,083.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,381.73 : 257,069.83 = 46,722.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,381.73/257,069.83 = 46,722.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,381.73x = 257,069.83 × 46,722.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,381.73x = 12,011,004,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,011,004,258.24/171,381.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,083.34

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