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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,473.20, 704,209.80 and 137,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,473.20, 704,209.80 and 137,049.20 is: 205,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,473.20 : 704,209.80 = 137,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,473.20/704,209.80 = 137,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,473.20x = 704,209.80 × 137,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,473.20x = 96,511,389,722.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,511,389,722.16/469,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,573.80

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