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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,160.63, 705,239.41 and 170,640.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,160.63, 705,239.41 and 170,640.81 is: 255,960.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,160.63 : 705,239.41 = 170,640.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,160.63/705,239.41 = 170,640.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,160.63x = 705,239.41 × 170,640.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,160.63x = 120,342,624,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,342,624,166.32/470,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,960.66

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