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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,230.48, 255,462.36 and 59,422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,230.48, 255,462.36 and 59,422.48 is: 89,174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,230.48 : 255,462.36 = 59,422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,230.48/255,462.36 = 59,422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,230.48x = 255,462.36 × 59,422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,230.48x = 15,180,206,977.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,180,206,977.85/170,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,174.44

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