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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,709.20, 257,563.80 and 45,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,709.20, 257,563.80 and 45,349.20 is: 68,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,709.20 : 257,563.80 = 45,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,709.20/257,563.80 = 45,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,709.20x = 257,563.80 × 45,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,709.20x = 11,680,312,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,680,312,278.96/171,709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,023.80

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