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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,167.89, 682,784.44 and 174,685.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,167.89, 682,784.44 and 174,685.14 is: 262,040.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,167.89 : 682,784.44 = 174,685.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,167.89/682,784.44 = 174,685.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,167.89x = 682,784.44 × 174,685.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,167.89x = 119,272,295,054.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,272,295,054.51/455,167.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,040.22

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