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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,161.24, 255,241.86 and 45,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,161.24, 255,241.86 and 45,499 is: 68,248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,161.24 : 255,241.86 = 45,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,161.24/255,241.86 = 45,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,161.24x = 255,241.86 × 45,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,161.24x = 11,613,249,388.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,613,249,388.14/170,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,248.50

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