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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,157.52, 622,736.70 and 115,638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,157.52, 622,736.70 and 115,638.72 is: 173,458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,157.52 : 622,736.70 = 115,638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,157.52/622,736.70 = 115,638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,157.52x = 622,736.70 × 115,638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,157.52x = 72,012,474,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,012,474,885.02/415,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,458.20

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