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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,995.82, 680,967.81 and 173,541.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,995.82, 680,967.81 and 173,541.42 is: 260,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,995.82 : 680,967.81 = 173,541.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,995.82/680,967.81 = 173,541.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,995.82x = 680,967.81 × 173,541.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,995.82x = 118,176,120,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,176,120,721.69/453,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,302.22

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