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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,135.68, 681,203.52 and 173,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,135.68, 681,203.52 and 173,681.28 is: 260,521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,135.68 : 681,203.52 = 173,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,135.68/681,203.52 = 173,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,135.68x = 681,203.52 × 173,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,135.68x = 118,312,299,294.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,312,299,294.11/454,135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,521.92

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