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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,656.97, 675,967.78 and 113,693.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,656.97, 675,967.78 and 113,693.42 is: 170,535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,656.97 : 675,967.78 = 113,693.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,656.97/675,967.78 = 113,693.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,656.97x = 675,967.78 × 113,693.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,656.97x = 76,853,090,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,853,090,550.04/450,656.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,535.68

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