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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,657.38, 681,616.22 and 170,188.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,657.38, 681,616.22 and 170,188.59 is: 255,144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,657.38 : 681,616.22 = 170,188.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,657.38/681,616.22 = 170,188.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,657.38x = 681,616.22 × 170,188.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,657.38x = 116,003,305,108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,003,305,108.05/454,657.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,144.45

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