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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,294.80, 677,201.40 and 171,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,294.80, 677,201.40 and 171,013.20 is: 256,618.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,294.80 : 677,201.40 = 171,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,294.80/677,201.40 = 171,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,294.80x = 677,201.40 × 171,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,294.80x = 115,810,378,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,810,378,458.48/451,294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,618.02

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