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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,569.03, 704,205.72 and 153,952.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,569.03, 704,205.72 and 153,952.13 is: 230,879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,569.03 : 704,205.72 = 153,952.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,569.03/704,205.72 = 153,952.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,569.03x = 704,205.72 × 153,952.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,569.03x = 108,413,967,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,413,967,031.16/469,569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,879.72

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