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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,185.24, 255,277.86 and 45,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,185.24, 255,277.86 and 45,523 is: 68,284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,185.24 : 255,277.86 = 45,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,185.24/255,277.86 = 45,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,185.24x = 255,277.86 × 45,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,185.24x = 11,621,014,020.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,621,014,020.78/170,185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,284.50

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