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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,713.20, 257,569.80 and 45,353.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,713.20, 257,569.80 and 45,353.20 is: 68,029.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,713.20 : 257,569.80 = 45,353.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,713.20/257,569.80 = 45,353.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,713.20x = 257,569.80 × 45,353.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,713.20x = 11,681,614,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,681,614,653.36/171,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,029.80

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