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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,806.99, 676,144.26 and 170,258.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,806.99, 676,144.26 and 170,258.63 is: 255,362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,806.99 : 676,144.26 = 170,258.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,806.99/676,144.26 = 170,258.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,806.99x = 676,144.26 × 170,258.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,806.99x = 115,119,392,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,119,392,009.24/450,806.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,362.93

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