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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,245.12, 698,075.04 and 169,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,245.12, 698,075.04 and 169,688 is: 254,607.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,245.12 : 698,075.04 = 169,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,245.12/698,075.04 = 169,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,245.12x = 698,075.04 × 169,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,245.12x = 118,454,957,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,454,957,387.52/465,245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,607.63

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