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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,266.78, 603,428.97 and 121,805.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,266.78, 603,428.97 and 121,805.90 is: 182,717.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,266.78 : 603,428.97 = 121,805.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,266.78/603,428.97 = 121,805.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,266.78x = 603,428.97 × 121,805.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,266.78x = 73,501,208,776.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,501,208,776.92/402,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,717.57

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