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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,403.70, 257,105.55 and 45,043.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,403.70, 257,105.55 and 45,043.70 is: 67,565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,403.70 : 257,105.55 = 45,043.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,403.70/257,105.55 = 45,043.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,403.70x = 257,105.55 × 45,043.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,403.70x = 11,580,985,262.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,580,985,262.54/171,403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,565.55

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