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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,451.20, 257,176.80 and 46,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,451.20, 257,176.80 and 46,792.20 is: 70,188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,451.20 : 257,176.80 = 46,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,451.20/257,176.80 = 46,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,451.20x = 257,176.80 × 46,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,451.20x = 12,033,868,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,033,868,260.96/171,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,188.30

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