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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,136.68, 681,205.02 and 173,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,136.68, 681,205.02 and 173,682.28 is: 260,523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,136.68 : 681,205.02 = 173,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,136.68/681,205.02 = 173,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,136.68x = 681,205.02 × 173,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,136.68x = 118,313,241,021.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,313,241,021.05/454,136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,523.42

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