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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,999.26, 256,511.78 and 51,046.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,999.26, 256,511.78 and 51,046.74 is: 76,573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,999.26 : 256,511.78 = 51,046.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,999.26/256,511.78 = 51,046.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,999.26x = 256,511.78 × 51,046.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,999.26x = 13,094,090,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,094,090,140.60/170,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,573.96

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