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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,140.08, 682,292.16 and 174,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,140.08, 682,292.16 and 174,601.44 is: 261,741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,140.08 : 682,292.16 = 174,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,140.08/682,292.16 = 174,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,140.08x = 682,292.16 × 174,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,140.08x = 119,129,193,636.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,129,193,636.71/455,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,741.82

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