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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,886.80, 701,830.20 and 168,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,886.80, 701,830.20 and 168,705.20 is: 253,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,886.80 : 701,830.20 = 168,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,886.80/701,830.20 = 168,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,886.80x = 701,830.20 × 168,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,886.80x = 118,402,404,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,402,404,257.04/467,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,057.80

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