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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,269.80, 677,163.90 and 170,988.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,269.80, 677,163.90 and 170,988.20 is: 256,580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,269.80 : 677,163.90 = 170,988.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,269.80/677,163.90 = 170,988.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,269.80x = 677,163.90 × 170,988.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,269.80x = 115,787,036,365.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,787,036,365.98/451,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,580.51

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