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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,261, 705,418.23 and 150,440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,261, 705,418.23 and 150,440.96 is: 225,669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,261 : 705,418.23 = 150,440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,261/705,418.23 = 150,440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,261x = 705,418.23 × 150,440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,261x = 106,123,795,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,123,795,722.70/470,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,669.99

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