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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,210.77, 627,313.42 and 118,691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,210.77, 627,313.42 and 118,691.54 is: 178,036.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,210.77 : 627,313.42 = 118,691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,210.77/627,313.42 = 118,691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,210.77x = 627,313.42 × 118,691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,210.77x = 74,456,792,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,456,792,152.44/418,210.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,036.52

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