Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,298.24, 255,450 and 56,446.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 170,298.24, 255,450 and 56,446.32 is: 84,670.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,298.24 : 255,450 = 56,446.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,298.24/255,450 = 56,446.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,298.24x = 255,450 × 56,446.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,298.24x = 14,419,212,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,419,212,444/170,298.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,670.36
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