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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,713.10, 682,179.21 and 170,406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,713.10, 682,179.21 and 170,406.14 is: 255,650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,713.10 : 682,179.21 = 170,406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,713.10/682,179.21 = 170,406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,713.10x = 682,179.21 × 170,406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,713.10x = 116,247,522,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,247,522,553.45/454,713.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,650.26

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