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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,707.68, 627,967.18 and 119,181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,707.68, 627,967.18 and 119,181.64 is: 178,745.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,707.68 : 627,967.18 = 119,181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,707.68/627,967.18 = 119,181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,707.68x = 627,967.18 × 119,181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,707.68x = 74,842,158,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,842,158,378.58/418,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,745.61

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