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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,131.80, 705,032.40 and 170,561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,131.80, 705,032.40 and 170,561.40 is: 255,782.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,131.80 : 705,032.40 = 170,561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,131.80/705,032.40 = 170,561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,131.80x = 705,032.40 × 170,561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,131.80x = 120,251,313,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,251,313,189.36/470,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,782.13

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