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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,186.49, 255,279.74 and 45,524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,186.49, 255,279.74 and 45,524.25 is: 68,286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,186.49 : 255,279.74 = 45,524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,186.49/255,279.74 = 45,524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,186.49x = 255,279.74 × 45,524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,186.49x = 11,621,418,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,621,418,476.07/170,186.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,286.38

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