Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,562.24, 255,843.36 and 45,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 170,562.24, 255,843.36 and 45,900 is: 68,850
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,562.24 : 255,843.36 = 45,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,562.24/255,843.36 = 45,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,562.24x = 255,843.36 × 45,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,562.24x = 11,743,210,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,743,210,224/170,562.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,850
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