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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,437.68, 681,673.84 and 170,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,437.68, 681,673.84 and 170,098.30 is: 255,153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,437.68 : 681,673.84 = 170,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,437.68/681,673.84 = 170,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,437.68x = 681,673.84 × 170,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,437.68x = 115,951,561,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,951,561,338.47/454,437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,153.93

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