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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,727.44, 646,091.12 and 115,176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,727.44, 646,091.12 and 115,176.15 is: 172,764.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,727.44 : 646,091.12 = 115,176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,727.44/646,091.12 = 115,176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,727.44x = 646,091.12 × 115,176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,727.44x = 74,414,284,232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,414,284,232.39/430,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,764.21

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