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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,219.80, 255,329.70 and 45,560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,219.80, 255,329.70 and 45,560.80 is: 68,341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,219.80 : 255,329.70 = 45,560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,219.80/255,329.70 = 45,560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,219.80x = 255,329.70 × 45,560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,219.80x = 11,633,025,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,633,025,395.76/170,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,341.20

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