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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,540.99, 257,311.50 and 46,881.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,540.99, 257,311.50 and 46,881.99 is: 70,322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,540.99 : 257,311.50 = 46,881.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,540.99/257,311.50 = 46,881.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,540.99x = 257,311.50 × 46,881.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,540.99x = 12,063,275,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,063,275,169.89/171,540.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,322.99

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