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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,157.93, 682,824.51 and 174,653.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,157.93, 682,824.51 and 174,653.31 is: 262,013.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,157.93 : 682,824.51 = 174,653.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,157.93/682,824.51 = 174,653.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,157.93x = 682,824.51 × 174,653.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,157.93x = 119,257,560,820.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,257,560,820.63/455,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,013.58

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