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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,159.26, 627,262.72 and 118,616.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,159.26, 627,262.72 and 118,616.40 is: 177,931.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,159.26 : 627,262.72 = 118,616.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,159.26/627,262.72 = 118,616.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,159.26x = 627,262.72 × 118,616.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,159.26x = 74,403,645,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,403,645,404.07/418,159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,931.36

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