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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,924.06, 677,885.82 and 171,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,924.06, 677,885.82 and 171,441.32 is: 257,161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,924.06 : 677,885.82 = 171,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,924.06/677,885.82 = 171,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,924.06x = 677,885.82 × 171,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,924.06x = 116,217,639,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,217,639,790.08/451,924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,161.88

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