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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,169.28, 255,234.57 and 45,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,169.28, 255,234.57 and 45,520 is: 68,274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,169.28 : 255,234.57 = 45,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,169.28/255,234.57 = 45,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,169.28x = 255,234.57 × 45,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,169.28x = 11,618,277,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,618,277,626.40/170,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,274.82

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