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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,727.82, 646,091.68 and 115,176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,727.82, 646,091.68 and 115,176.52 is: 172,764.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,727.82 : 646,091.68 = 115,176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,727.82/646,091.68 = 115,176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,727.82x = 646,091.68 × 115,176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,727.82x = 74,414,592,038.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,414,592,038.98/430,727.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,764.77

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