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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,235.22, 627,351.60 and 118,716.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,235.22, 627,351.60 and 118,716.05 is: 178,073.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,235.22 : 627,351.60 = 118,716.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,235.22/627,351.60 = 118,716.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,235.22x = 627,351.60 × 118,716.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,235.22x = 74,476,703,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,476,703,913.18/418,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,073.73

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