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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,181.30, 682,845.84 and 170,894.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,181.30, 682,845.84 and 170,894.16 is: 256,368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,181.30 : 682,845.84 = 170,894.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,181.30/682,845.84 = 170,894.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,181.30x = 682,845.84 × 170,894.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,181.30x = 116,694,366,236.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,694,366,236.29/455,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,368.98

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