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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,421.49, 676,935.38 and 170,741.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,421.49, 676,935.38 and 170,741.91 is: 256,038.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,421.49 : 676,935.38 = 170,741.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,421.49/676,935.38 = 170,741.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,421.49x = 676,935.38 × 170,741.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,421.49x = 115,581,238,874.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,581,238,874.07/451,421.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,038.41

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