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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,163.24, 255,244.86 and 45,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,163.24, 255,244.86 and 45,501 is: 68,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,163.24 : 255,244.86 = 45,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,163.24/255,244.86 = 45,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,163.24x = 255,244.86 × 45,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,163.24x = 11,613,896,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,613,896,374.86/170,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,251.50

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