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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,703.94, 627,961.56 and 119,177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,703.94, 627,961.56 and 119,177.88 is: 178,739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,703.94 : 627,961.56 = 119,177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,703.94/627,961.56 = 119,177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,703.94x = 627,961.56 × 119,177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,703.94x = 74,839,127,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,839,127,442.29/418,703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,739.96

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