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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,406.40, 681,609.60 and 170,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,406.40, 681,609.60 and 170,096.40 is: 255,144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,406.40 : 681,609.60 = 170,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,406.40/681,609.60 = 170,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,406.40x = 681,609.60 × 170,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,406.40x = 115,939,339,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,939,339,165.44/454,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,144.60

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