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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,492.70, 701,239.05 and 168,116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,492.70, 701,239.05 and 168,116.70 is: 252,175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,492.70 : 701,239.05 = 168,116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,492.70/701,239.05 = 168,116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,492.70x = 701,239.05 × 168,116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,492.70x = 117,889,994,997.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,889,994,997.14/467,492.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,175.05

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