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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,285.98, 675,428.84 and 169,737.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,285.98, 675,428.84 and 169,737.62 is: 254,606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,285.98 : 675,428.84 = 169,737.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,285.98/675,428.84 = 169,737.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,285.98x = 675,428.84 × 169,737.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,285.98x = 114,645,682,932.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,645,682,932.27/450,285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,606.38

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