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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,671.52, 706,307.52 and 171,123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,671.52, 706,307.52 and 171,123.36 is: 256,794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,671.52 : 706,307.52 = 171,123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,671.52/706,307.52 = 171,123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,671.52x = 706,307.52 × 171,123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,671.52x = 120,865,716,015.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,865,716,015.67/470,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,794.20

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