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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,251.48, 627,375.96 and 118,732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,251.48, 627,375.96 and 118,732.32 is: 178,098.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,251.48 : 627,375.96 = 118,732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,251.48/627,375.96 = 118,732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,251.48x = 627,375.96 × 118,732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,251.48x = 74,489,803,243.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,489,803,243.03/418,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,098.12

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