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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,641, 618,997.50 and 117,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,641, 618,997.50 and 117,153 is: 175,739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,641 : 618,997.50 = 117,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,641/618,997.50 = 117,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,641x = 618,997.50 × 117,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,641x = 72,517,414,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,517,414,117.50/412,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,739.72

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