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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,615.16, 677,468.10 and 119,191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,615.16, 677,468.10 and 119,191.16 is: 178,798.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,615.16 : 677,468.10 = 119,191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,615.16/677,468.10 = 119,191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,615.16x = 677,468.10 × 119,191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,615.16x = 80,748,208,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,748,208,702.00/451,615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,798.71

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