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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,427.77, 685,035.31 and 176,141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,427.77, 685,035.31 and 176,141.85 is: 264,364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,427.77 : 685,035.31 = 176,141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,427.77/685,035.31 = 176,141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,427.77x = 685,035.31 × 176,141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,427.77x = 120,663,386,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,663,386,818.72/456,427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,364.69

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