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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,189.16, 255,264.21 and 45,539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,189.16, 255,264.21 and 45,539.88 is: 68,304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,189.16 : 255,264.21 = 45,539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,189.16/255,264.21 = 45,539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,189.16x = 255,264.21 × 45,539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,189.16x = 11,624,701,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,624,701,491.69/170,189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,304.59

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