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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,177.20, 681,243.15 and 169,846.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,177.20, 681,243.15 and 169,846.85 is: 254,761.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,177.20 : 681,243.15 = 169,846.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,177.20/681,243.15 = 169,846.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,177.20x = 681,243.15 × 169,846.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,177.20x = 115,707,002,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,707,002,045.40/454,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,761.80

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