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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,557.23, 681,831.33 and 174,074.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,557.23, 681,831.33 and 174,074.48 is: 261,109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,557.23 : 681,831.33 = 174,074.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,557.23/681,831.33 = 174,074.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,557.23x = 681,831.33 × 174,074.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,557.23x = 118,689,434,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,689,434,217.46/454,557.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,109.99

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