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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,632.26, 257,465.67 and 45,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,632.26, 257,465.67 and 45,281.24 is: 67,926.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,632.26 : 257,465.67 = 45,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,632.26/257,465.67 = 45,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,632.26x = 257,465.67 × 45,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,632.26x = 11,658,364,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,658,364,795.03/171,632.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,926.42

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