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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,194.74, 705,292.11 and 115,205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,194.74, 705,292.11 and 115,205.69 is: 172,808.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,194.74 : 705,292.11 = 115,205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,194.74/705,292.11 = 115,205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,194.74x = 705,292.11 × 115,205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,194.74x = 81,253,660,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,253,660,657.65/470,194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,808.53

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