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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,239.40, 676,859.10 and 170,765.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,239.40, 676,859.10 and 170,765.80 is: 256,148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,239.40 : 676,859.10 = 170,765.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,239.40/676,859.10 = 170,765.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,239.40x = 676,859.10 × 170,765.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,239.40x = 115,584,385,698.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,584,385,698.78/451,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,148.70

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