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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,083.75, 676,363.14 and 170,622.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,083.75, 676,363.14 and 170,622.87 is: 255,835.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,083.75 : 676,363.14 = 170,622.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,083.75/676,363.14 = 170,622.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,083.75x = 676,363.14 × 170,622.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,083.75x = 115,403,020,109.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,403,020,109.01/451,083.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,835.02

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