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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,711.70, 257,567.55 and 45,351.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,711.70, 257,567.55 and 45,351.70 is: 68,027.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,711.70 : 257,567.55 = 45,351.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,711.70/257,567.55 = 45,351.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,711.70x = 257,567.55 × 45,351.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,711.70x = 11,681,126,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,681,126,257.34/171,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,027.55

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