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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,055.90, 254,995.61 and 50,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,055.90, 254,995.61 and 50,097.28 is: 75,119.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,055.90 : 254,995.61 = 50,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,055.90/254,995.61 = 50,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,055.90x = 254,995.61 × 50,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,055.90x = 12,774,586,344.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774,586,344.88/170,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,119.92

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