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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,160.72, 255,221.58 and 45,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,160.72, 255,221.58 and 45,511.44 is: 68,261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,160.72 : 255,221.58 = 45,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,160.72/255,221.58 = 45,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,160.72x = 255,221.58 × 45,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,160.72x = 11,615,501,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,615,501,624.88/170,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,261.94

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