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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,318.11, 645,460.62 and 114,772.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,318.11, 645,460.62 and 114,772.26 is: 172,153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,318.11 : 645,460.62 = 114,772.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,318.11/645,460.62 = 114,772.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,318.11x = 645,460.62 × 114,772.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,318.11x = 74,080,970,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,080,970,871.10/430,318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,153.97

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