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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,272.80, 677,168.40 and 170,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,272.80, 677,168.40 and 170,991.20 is: 256,585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,272.80 : 677,168.40 = 170,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,272.80/677,168.40 = 170,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,272.80x = 677,168.40 × 170,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,272.80x = 115,789,837,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,789,837,318.08/451,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,585.01

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