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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,008.49, 735,105.78 and 170,147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,008.49, 735,105.78 and 170,147.99 is: 255,254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,008.49 : 735,105.78 = 170,147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,008.49/735,105.78 = 170,147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,008.49x = 735,105.78 × 170,147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,008.49x = 125,076,772,742.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,076,772,742.15/490,008.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,254.30

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