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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,565.12, 255,841.92 and 45,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,565.12, 255,841.92 and 45,901.44 is: 68,850.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,565.12 : 255,841.92 = 45,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,565.12/255,841.92 = 45,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,565.12x = 255,841.92 × 45,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,565.12x = 11,743,512,540.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,743,512,540.36/170,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,850.61

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