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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,158.61, 682,825.99 and 174,654.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,158.61, 682,825.99 and 174,654.05 is: 262,014.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,158.61 : 682,825.99 = 174,654.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,158.61/682,825.99 = 174,654.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,158.61x = 682,825.99 × 174,654.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,158.61x = 119,258,320,747.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,258,320,747.99/455,158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,014.87

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