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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,514.16, 704,358.72 and 154,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,514.16, 704,358.72 and 154,061.28 is: 231,120.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,514.16 : 704,358.72 = 154,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,514.16/704,358.72 = 154,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,514.16x = 704,358.72 × 154,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,514.16x = 108,514,405,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,514,405,982.36/469,514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,120.62

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