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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,432.89, 257,128.86 and 45,082.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,432.89, 257,128.86 and 45,082.98 is: 67,619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,432.89 : 257,128.86 = 45,082.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,432.89/257,128.86 = 45,082.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,432.89x = 257,128.86 × 45,082.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,432.89x = 11,592,135,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,592,135,252.80/171,432.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,619.09

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