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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,735.07, 706,096.44 and 115,752.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,735.07, 706,096.44 and 115,752.17 is: 173,626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,735.07 : 706,096.44 = 115,752.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,735.07/706,096.44 = 115,752.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,735.07x = 706,096.44 × 115,752.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,735.07x = 81,732,191,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,732,191,918.17/470,735.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,626.73

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