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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,383.73, 257,072.83 and 46,724.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,383.73, 257,072.83 and 46,724.73 is: 70,086.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,383.73 : 257,072.83 = 46,724.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,383.73/257,072.83 = 46,724.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,383.73x = 257,072.83 × 46,724.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,383.73x = 12,011,658,572.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,011,658,572.09/171,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,086.34

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