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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,507.20, 257,260.80 and 46,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,507.20, 257,260.80 and 46,848.20 is: 70,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,507.20 : 257,260.80 = 46,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,507.20/257,260.80 = 46,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,507.20x = 257,260.80 × 46,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,507.20x = 12,052,205,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,052,205,410.56/171,507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,272.30

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