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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,001.17, 680,765.30 and 169,457.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,001.17, 680,765.30 and 169,457.73 is: 254,098.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,001.17 : 680,765.30 = 169,457.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,001.17/680,765.30 = 169,457.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,001.17x = 680,765.30 × 169,457.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,001.17x = 115,360,941,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,360,941,553.48/454,001.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,098.34

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