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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,168.58, 703,746.92 and 114,183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,168.58, 703,746.92 and 114,183.38 is: 171,273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,168.58 : 703,746.92 = 114,183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,168.58/703,746.92 = 114,183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,168.58x = 703,746.92 × 114,183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,168.58x = 80,356,201,990.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,356,201,990.19/469,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,273.62

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