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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,293.23, 675,439.71 and 169,744.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,293.23, 675,439.71 and 169,744.87 is: 254,617.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,293.23 : 675,439.71 = 169,744.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,293.23/675,439.71 = 169,744.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,293.23x = 675,439.71 × 169,744.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,293.23x = 114,652,425,766.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,652,425,766.79/450,293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,617.25

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