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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,249.96, 705,152.73 and 182,196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,249.96, 705,152.73 and 182,196.54 is: 273,208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,249.96 : 705,152.73 = 182,196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,249.96/705,152.73 = 182,196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,249.96x = 705,152.73 × 182,196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,249.96x = 128,476,386,979.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,476,386,979.72/470,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,208.72

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