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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,165.38, 688,755.07 and 174,871.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,165.38, 688,755.07 and 174,871.66 is: 262,310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,165.38 : 688,755.07 = 174,871.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,165.38/688,755.07 = 174,871.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,165.38x = 688,755.07 × 174,871.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,165.38x = 120,443,741,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,443,741,228.78/459,165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,310.16

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