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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,666.12, 617,412.78 and 116,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,666.12, 617,412.78 and 116,109 is: 174,139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,666.12 : 617,412.78 = 116,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,666.12/617,412.78 = 116,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,666.12x = 617,412.78 × 116,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,666.12x = 71,687,180,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,687,180,473.02/411,666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,139.13

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