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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,436.68, 681,672.34 and 170,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,436.68, 681,672.34 and 170,097.30 is: 255,152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,436.68 : 681,672.34 = 170,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,436.68/681,672.34 = 170,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,436.68x = 681,672.34 × 170,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,436.68x = 115,950,621,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,950,621,537.17/454,436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,152.43

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