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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,625.95, 257,438.97 and 46,966.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,625.95, 257,438.97 and 46,966.95 is: 70,450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,625.95 : 257,438.97 = 46,966.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,625.95/257,438.97 = 46,966.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,625.95x = 257,438.97 × 46,966.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,625.95x = 12,091,123,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,091,123,232.04/171,625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,450.44

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