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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,495.56, 704,313.51 and 170,046.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,495.56, 704,313.51 and 170,046.06 is: 255,094.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,495.56 : 704,313.51 = 170,046.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,495.56/704,313.51 = 170,046.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,495.56x = 704,313.51 × 170,046.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,495.56x = 119,765,737,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,765,737,380.27/469,495.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,094.50

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