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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,705.19, 627,963.44 and 119,179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,705.19, 627,963.44 and 119,179.13 is: 178,741.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,705.19 : 627,963.44 = 119,179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,705.19/627,963.44 = 119,179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,705.19x = 627,963.44 × 119,179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,705.19x = 74,840,136,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,840,136,451.01/418,705.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,741.84

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