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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,437.78, 681,673.98 and 170,098.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,437.78, 681,673.98 and 170,098.39 is: 255,154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,437.78 : 681,673.98 = 170,098.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,437.78/681,673.98 = 170,098.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,437.78x = 681,673.98 × 170,098.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,437.78x = 115,951,646,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,951,646,502.89/454,437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,154.06

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