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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,719.51, 708,894.18 and 164,893.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,719.51, 708,894.18 and 164,893.73 is: 247,276.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,719.51 : 708,894.18 = 164,893.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,719.51/708,894.18 = 164,893.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,719.51x = 708,894.18 × 164,893.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,719.51x = 116,892,201,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,892,201,971.02/472,719.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,276.03

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