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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,427.60, 257,141.40 and 45,067.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,427.60, 257,141.40 and 45,067.60 is: 67,601.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,427.60 : 257,141.40 = 45,067.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,427.60/257,141.40 = 45,067.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,427.60x = 257,141.40 × 45,067.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,427.60x = 11,588,745,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,588,745,758.64/171,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,601.40

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