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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,663.13, 682,093.10 and 174,180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,663.13, 682,093.10 and 174,180.38 is: 261,308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,663.13 : 682,093.10 = 174,180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,663.13/682,093.10 = 174,180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,663.13x = 682,093.10 × 174,180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,663.13x = 118,807,232,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,807,232,378.36/454,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,308.27

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