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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,215.23, 682,910.73 and 174,710.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,215.23, 682,910.73 and 174,710.61 is: 262,099.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,215.23 : 682,910.73 = 174,710.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,215.23/682,910.73 = 174,710.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,215.23x = 682,910.73 × 174,710.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,215.23x = 119,311,750,213.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,311,750,213.85/455,215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,099.65

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