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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,383.23, 257,072.10 and 46,724.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,383.23, 257,072.10 and 46,724.23 is: 70,085.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,383.23 : 257,072.10 = 46,724.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,383.23/257,072.10 = 46,724.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,383.23x = 257,072.10 × 46,724.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,383.23x = 12,011,495,926.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,011,495,926.98/171,383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,085.60

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