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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,012.72, 254,999.64 and 45,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,012.72, 254,999.64 and 45,363.44 is: 68,039.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,012.72 : 254,999.64 = 45,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,012.72/254,999.64 = 45,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,012.72x = 254,999.64 × 45,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,012.72x = 11,567,660,869.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,567,660,869.16/170,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,039.97

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