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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,169.63, 705,252.90 and 170,649.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,169.63, 705,252.90 and 170,649.81 is: 255,974.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,169.63 : 705,252.90 = 170,649.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,169.63/705,252.90 = 170,649.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,169.63x = 705,252.90 × 170,649.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,169.63x = 120,351,273,386.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,351,273,386.95/470,169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,974.15

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