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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,178.23, 621,277.92 and 114,661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,178.23, 621,277.92 and 114,661.40 is: 171,995.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,178.23 : 621,277.92 = 114,661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,178.23/621,277.92 = 114,661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,178.23x = 621,277.92 × 114,661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,178.23x = 71,236,592,703.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,236,592,703.24/414,178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,995.02

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