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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,742.99, 706,108.37 and 115,760.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,742.99, 706,108.37 and 115,760.11 is: 173,638.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,742.99 : 706,108.37 = 115,760.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,742.99/706,108.37 = 115,760.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,742.99x = 706,108.37 × 115,760.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,742.99x = 81,739,182,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,739,182,004.32/470,742.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,638.66

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