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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,669.72, 625,041.50 and 117,152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,669.72, 625,041.50 and 117,152.91 is: 175,739.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,669.72 : 625,041.50 = 117,152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,669.72/625,041.50 = 117,152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,669.72x = 625,041.50 × 117,152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,669.72x = 73,225,430,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,225,430,010.00/416,669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,739.75

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