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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,291.14, 686,013.66 and 169,119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,291.14, 686,013.66 and 169,119.68 is: 253,707.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,291.14 : 686,013.66 = 169,119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,291.14/686,013.66 = 169,119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,291.14x = 686,013.66 × 169,119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,291.14x = 116,018,410,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,018,410,654.83/457,291.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,707.98

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