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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,190.48, 681,285.72 and 173,793.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,190.48, 681,285.72 and 173,793.68 is: 260,690.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,190.48 : 681,285.72 = 173,793.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,190.48/681,285.72 = 173,793.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,190.48x = 681,285.72 × 173,793.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,190.48x = 118,403,152,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,403,152,410.25/454,190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,690.52

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