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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,261.61, 705,380.09 and 166,651.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,261.61, 705,380.09 and 166,651.34 is: 249,972.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,261.61 : 705,380.09 = 166,651.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,261.61/705,380.09 = 166,651.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,261.61x = 705,380.09 × 166,651.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,261.61x = 117,552,532,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,552,532,847.66/470,261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,972.63

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