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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,151.66, 255,207.96 and 45,502.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,151.66, 255,207.96 and 45,502.38 is: 68,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,151.66 : 255,207.96 = 45,502.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,151.66/255,207.96 = 45,502.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,151.66x = 255,207.96 × 45,502.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,151.66x = 11,612,569,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,612,569,574.94/170,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,248.35

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