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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,394.88, 681,841.26 and 170,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,394.88, 681,841.26 and 170,281.44 is: 255,515.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,394.88 : 681,841.26 = 170,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,394.88/681,841.26 = 170,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,394.88x = 681,841.26 × 170,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,394.88x = 116,104,911,604.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,104,911,604.21/454,394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,515.45

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