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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,730.20, 257,595.30 and 45,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,730.20, 257,595.30 and 45,370.20 is: 68,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,730.20 : 257,595.30 = 45,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,730.20/257,595.30 = 45,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,730.20x = 257,595.30 × 45,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,730.20x = 11,687,150,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,687,150,280.06/171,730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,055.30

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