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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,274.72, 651,421.14 and 118,729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,274.72, 651,421.14 and 118,729.68 is: 178,097.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,274.72 : 651,421.14 = 118,729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,274.72/651,421.14 = 118,729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,274.72x = 651,421.14 × 118,729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,274.72x = 77,343,023,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,343,023,497.44/434,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,097.00

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