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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,120.44, 612,179.82 and 108,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,120.44, 612,179.82 and 108,601 is: 162,901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,120.44 : 612,179.82 = 108,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,120.44/612,179.82 = 108,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,120.44x = 612,179.82 × 108,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,120.44x = 66,483,340,631.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,483,340,631.82/408,120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,901.28

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