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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,465.64, 255,698.24 and 45,806.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,465.64, 255,698.24 and 45,806.64 is: 68,709.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,465.64 : 255,698.24 = 45,806.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,465.64/255,698.24 = 45,806.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,465.64x = 255,698.24 × 45,806.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,465.64x = 11,712,677,228.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,712,677,228.31/170,465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,709.90

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