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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,610.16, 677,460.60 and 119,186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,610.16, 677,460.60 and 119,186.16 is: 178,791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,610.16 : 677,460.60 = 119,186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,610.16/677,460.60 = 119,186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,610.16x = 677,460.60 × 119,186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,610.16x = 80,743,927,465.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,743,927,465.30/451,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,791.21

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