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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,759.28, 704,636.98 and 170,169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,759.28, 704,636.98 and 170,169.70 is: 255,253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,759.28 : 704,636.98 = 170,169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,759.28/704,636.98 = 170,169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,759.28x = 704,636.98 × 170,169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,759.28x = 119,907,863,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,907,863,495.51/469,759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,253.85

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