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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,744.76, 704,615.23 and 170,155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,744.76, 704,615.23 and 170,155.22 is: 255,232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,744.76 : 704,615.23 = 170,155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,744.76/704,615.23 = 170,155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,744.76x = 704,615.23 × 170,155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,744.76x = 119,893,959,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,893,959,476.00/469,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,232.14

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