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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,149.74, 255,224.61 and 45,487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,149.74, 255,224.61 and 45,487.50 is: 68,231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,149.74 : 255,224.61 = 45,487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,149.74/255,224.61 = 45,487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,149.74x = 255,224.61 × 45,487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,149.74x = 11,609,529,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,609,529,447.38/170,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,231.25

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