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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,554.48, 257,329.85 and 70,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,554.48, 257,329.85 and 70,329.96 is: 105,494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,554.48 : 257,329.85 = 70,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,554.48/257,329.85 = 70,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,554.48x = 257,329.85 × 70,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,554.48x = 18,097,997,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,097,997,705.66/171,554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,494.17

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