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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,626.60, 257,439.90 and 45,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,626.60, 257,439.90 and 45,266.60 is: 67,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,626.60 : 257,439.90 = 45,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,626.60/257,439.90 = 45,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,626.60x = 257,439.90 × 45,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,626.60x = 11,653,428,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,653,428,977.34/171,626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,899.90

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