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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,252.98, 627,378.21 and 118,733.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,252.98, 627,378.21 and 118,733.82 is: 178,100.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,252.98 : 627,378.21 = 118,733.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,252.98/627,378.21 = 118,733.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,252.98x = 627,378.21 × 118,733.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,252.98x = 74,491,011,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,491,011,458.06/418,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,100.37

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