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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,668, 700,105.68 and 171,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,668, 700,105.68 and 171,180 is: 256,808.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,668 : 700,105.68 = 171,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,668/700,105.68 = 171,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,668x = 700,105.68 × 171,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,668x = 119,844,090,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,844,090,302.40/466,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,808.03

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