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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,431.99, 676,951.11 and 170,752.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,431.99, 676,951.11 and 170,752.41 is: 256,054.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,431.99 : 676,951.11 = 170,752.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,431.99/676,951.11 = 170,752.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,431.99x = 676,951.11 × 170,752.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,431.99x = 115,591,033,484.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,591,033,484.68/451,431.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,054.15

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