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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,005.27, 705,122.42 and 150,156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,005.27, 705,122.42 and 150,156.72 is: 225,271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,005.27 : 705,122.42 = 150,156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,005.27/705,122.42 = 150,156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,005.27x = 705,122.42 × 150,156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,005.27x = 105,878,869,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,878,869,034.88/470,005.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,271.66

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