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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,176.98, 681,405.61 and 169,896.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,176.98, 681,405.61 and 169,896.25 is: 254,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,176.98 : 681,405.61 = 169,896.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,176.98/681,405.61 = 169,896.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,176.98x = 681,405.61 × 169,896.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,176.98x = 115,768,257,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,768,257,867.96/454,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,896.80

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