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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,403.27, 576,659.94 and 118,186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,403.27, 576,659.94 and 118,186.14 is: 177,296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,403.27 : 576,659.94 = 118,186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,403.27/576,659.94 = 118,186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,403.27x = 576,659.94 × 118,186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,403.27x = 68,153,212,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,153,212,401.23/384,403.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,296.13

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