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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,174.28, 676,499.10 and 170,713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,174.28, 676,499.10 and 170,713.16 is: 255,970.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,174.28 : 676,499.10 = 170,713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,174.28/676,499.10 = 170,713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,174.28x = 676,499.10 × 170,713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,174.28x = 115,487,299,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,487,299,098.16/451,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,970.48

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