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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,491.70, 701,237.55 and 168,115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,491.70, 701,237.55 and 168,115.70 is: 252,173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,491.70 : 701,237.55 = 168,115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,491.70/701,237.55 = 168,115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,491.70x = 701,237.55 × 168,115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,491.70x = 117,889,041,584.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,889,041,584.54/467,491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,173.55

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