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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,388.22, 257,079.60 and 46,729.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,388.22, 257,079.60 and 46,729.22 is: 70,093.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,388.22 : 257,079.60 = 46,729.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,388.22/257,079.60 = 46,729.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,388.22x = 257,079.60 × 46,729.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,388.22x = 12,013,127,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,013,127,900.51/171,388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,093.08

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