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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,444.80, 647,167.20 and 115,933.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,444.80, 647,167.20 and 115,933.60 is: 173,900.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,444.80 : 647,167.20 = 115,933.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,444.80/647,167.20 = 115,933.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,444.80x = 647,167.20 × 115,933.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,444.80x = 75,028,423,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,028,423,297.92/431,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,900.40

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