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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,147.70, 255,221.55 and 45,488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,147.70, 255,221.55 and 45,488.70 is: 68,233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,147.70 : 255,221.55 = 45,488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,147.70/255,221.55 = 45,488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,147.70x = 255,221.55 × 45,488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,147.70x = 11,609,696,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,609,696,521.49/170,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,233.05

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