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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,736.32, 704,602.57 and 170,146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,736.32, 704,602.57 and 170,146.78 is: 255,219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,736.32 : 704,602.57 = 170,146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,736.32/704,602.57 = 170,146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,736.32x = 704,602.57 × 170,146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,736.32x = 119,885,858,465.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,885,858,465.23/469,736.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,219.48

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