Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,223, 255,334.50 and 45,564
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 170,223, 255,334.50 and 45,564 is: 68,346
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,223 : 255,334.50 = 45,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,223/255,334.50 = 45,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,223x = 255,334.50 × 45,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,223x = 11,634,061,158 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,634,061,158/170,223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,346
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