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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,521.65, 255,802.22 and 56,679.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,521.65, 255,802.22 and 56,679.63 is: 85,026.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,521.65 : 255,802.22 = 56,679.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,521.65/255,802.22 = 56,679.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,521.65x = 255,802.22 × 56,679.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,521.65x = 14,498,775,182.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,498,775,182.78/170,521.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,026.01

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