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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,604.11, 257,407.68 and 70,457.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,604.11, 257,407.68 and 70,457.79 is: 105,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,604.11 : 257,407.68 = 70,457.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,604.11/257,407.68 = 70,457.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,604.11x = 257,407.68 × 70,457.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,604.11x = 18,136,376,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,136,376,526.04/171,604.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,687.31

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