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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,288.73, 675,432.96 and 169,740.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,288.73, 675,432.96 and 169,740.37 is: 254,610.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,288.73 : 675,432.96 = 169,740.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,288.73/675,432.96 = 169,740.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,288.73x = 675,432.96 × 169,740.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,288.73x = 114,648,240,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,648,240,540.60/450,288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,610.50

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