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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,968.75, 704,734.42 and 170,437.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,968.75, 704,734.42 and 170,437.23 is: 255,576.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,968.75 : 704,734.42 = 170,437.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,968.75/704,734.42 = 170,437.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,968.75x = 704,734.42 × 170,437.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,968.75x = 120,112,982,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,112,982,430.46/469,968.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,576.53

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