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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,446.20, 257,169.30 and 46,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,446.20, 257,169.30 and 46,787.20 is: 70,180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,446.20 : 257,169.30 = 46,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,446.20/257,169.30 = 46,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,446.20x = 257,169.30 × 46,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,446.20x = 12,032,231,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,032,231,472.96/171,446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,180.80

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