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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,464.42, 635,221.31 and 119,833.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,464.42, 635,221.31 and 119,833.16 is: 179,756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,464.42 : 635,221.31 = 119,833.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,464.42/635,221.31 = 119,833.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,464.42x = 635,221.31 × 119,833.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,464.42x = 76,120,573,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,120,573,101.37/423,464.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,756.72

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