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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,175.98, 681,241.31 and 169,845.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,175.98, 681,241.31 and 169,845.62 is: 254,759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,175.98 : 681,241.31 = 169,845.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,175.98/681,241.31 = 169,845.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,175.98x = 681,241.31 × 169,845.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,175.98x = 115,705,853,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,705,853,520.44/454,175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,759.96

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