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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,408.72, 255,611.64 and 44,038.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,408.72, 255,611.64 and 44,038.10 is: 66,056.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,408.72 : 255,611.64 = 44,038.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,408.72/255,611.64 = 44,038.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,408.72x = 255,611.64 × 44,038.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,408.72x = 11,256,650,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,256,650,963.48/170,408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,056.78

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