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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,175.40, 627,301.96 and 118,663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,175.40, 627,301.96 and 118,663.32 is: 178,006.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,175.40 : 627,301.96 = 118,663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,175.40/627,301.96 = 118,663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,175.40x = 627,301.96 × 118,663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,175.40x = 74,437,733,216.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,437,733,216.11/418,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,006.01

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