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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,303.61, 684,403.12 and 119,376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,303.61, 684,403.12 and 119,376.79 is: 179,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,303.61 : 684,403.12 = 119,376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,303.61/684,403.12 = 119,376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,303.61x = 684,403.12 × 119,376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,303.61x = 81,701,845,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,701,845,969.80/456,303.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,051.50

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