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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,151.96, 705,206.07 and 115,147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,151.96, 705,206.07 and 115,147.19 is: 172,715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,151.96 : 705,206.07 = 115,147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,151.96/705,206.07 = 115,147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,151.96x = 705,206.07 × 115,147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,151.96x = 81,202,493,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,202,493,805.41/470,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,715.42

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