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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,467.78, 713,245.92 and 171,938.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,467.78, 713,245.92 and 171,938.01 is: 257,923.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,467.78 : 713,245.92 = 171,938.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,467.78/713,245.92 = 171,938.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,467.78x = 713,245.92 × 171,938.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,467.78x = 122,634,084,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,634,084,125.42/475,467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,923.02

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