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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,371.74, 629,790.96 and 255,167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,371.74, 629,790.96 and 255,167.74 is: 352,130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,371.74 : 629,790.96 = 255,167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,371.74/629,790.96 = 255,167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,371.74x = 629,790.96 × 255,167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,371.74x = 160,702,335,935.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,702,335,935.63/456,371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,130.34

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