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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,069.85, 651,002.70 and 118,451.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,069.85, 651,002.70 and 118,451.73 is: 177,649.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,069.85 : 651,002.70 = 118,451.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,069.85/651,002.70 = 118,451.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,069.85x = 651,002.70 × 118,451.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,069.85x = 77,112,396,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,112,396,049.67/434,069.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,649.74

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