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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,681.78, 645,973.37 and 115,163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,681.78, 645,973.37 and 115,163.29 is: 172,731.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,681.78 : 645,973.37 = 115,163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,681.78/645,973.37 = 115,163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,681.78x = 645,973.37 × 115,163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,681.78x = 74,392,419,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,392,419,205.10/430,681.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,731.75

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