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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,129.70, 255,194.55 and 45,470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,129.70, 255,194.55 and 45,470.70 is: 68,206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,129.70 : 255,194.55 = 45,470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,129.70/255,194.55 = 45,470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,129.70x = 255,194.55 × 45,470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,129.70x = 11,603,874,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,603,874,824.69/170,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,206.05

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