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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,957.61, 677,670.62 and 171,494.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,957.61, 677,670.62 and 171,494.57 is: 257,141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,957.61 : 677,670.62 = 171,494.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,957.61/677,670.62 = 171,494.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,957.61x = 677,670.62 × 171,494.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,957.61x = 116,216,830,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,216,830,721.06/451,957.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,141.00

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