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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,691.16, 625,036.97 and 117,171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,691.16, 625,036.97 and 117,171.74 is: 175,757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,691.16 : 625,036.97 = 117,171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,691.16/625,036.97 = 117,171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,691.16x = 625,036.97 × 117,171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,691.16x = 73,236,671,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,236,671,194.75/416,691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,757.68

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