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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,758.27, 704,635.48 and 170,168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,758.27, 704,635.48 and 170,168.70 is: 255,252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,758.27 : 704,635.48 = 170,168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,758.27/704,635.48 = 170,168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,758.27x = 704,635.48 × 170,168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,758.27x = 119,906,903,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,906,903,605.48/469,758.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,252.35

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