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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,735.32, 704,601.08 and 170,145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,735.32, 704,601.08 and 170,145.78 is: 255,217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,735.32 : 704,601.08 = 170,145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,735.32/704,601.08 = 170,145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,735.32x = 704,601.08 × 170,145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,735.32x = 119,884,899,494.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,884,899,494.71/469,735.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,217.98

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