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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,521.83, 255,802.50 and 56,679.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,521.83, 255,802.50 and 56,679.82 is: 85,026.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,521.83 : 255,802.50 = 56,679.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,521.83/255,802.50 = 56,679.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,521.83x = 255,802.50 × 56,679.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,521.83x = 14,498,839,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,498,839,016.04/170,521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,026.29

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