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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,266, 651,399.28 and 118,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,266, 651,399.28 and 118,699.20 is: 178,048.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,266 : 651,399.28 = 118,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,266/651,399.28 = 118,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,266x = 651,399.28 × 118,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,266x = 77,320,573,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,320,573,416.58/434,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,048.88

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