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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,036.12, 676,594.16 and 118,612.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,036.12, 676,594.16 and 118,612.12 is: 177,928.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,036.12 : 676,594.16 = 118,612.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,036.12/676,594.16 = 118,612.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,036.12x = 676,594.16 × 118,612.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,036.12x = 80,252,267,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,252,267,697.22/451,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,928.69

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