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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,142.72, 255,194.64 and 45,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,142.72, 255,194.64 and 45,493.44 is: 68,234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,142.72 : 255,194.64 = 45,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,142.72/255,194.64 = 45,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,142.72x = 255,194.64 × 45,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,142.72x = 11,609,682,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,609,682,043.16/170,142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,234.96

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