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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,237.13, 705,382.29 and 150,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,237.13, 705,382.29 and 150,417 is: 225,634.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,237.13 : 705,382.29 = 150,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,237.13/705,382.29 = 150,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,237.13x = 705,382.29 × 150,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,237.13x = 106,101,487,914.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,101,487,914.93/470,237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,634.01

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