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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,141.08, 682,293.66 and 174,602.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,141.08, 682,293.66 and 174,602.44 is: 261,743.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,141.08 : 682,293.66 = 174,602.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,141.08/682,293.66 = 174,602.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,141.08x = 682,293.66 × 174,602.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,141.08x = 119,130,137,832.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,130,137,832.53/455,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,743.32

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