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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,727.08, 685,041.40 and 119,801.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,727.08, 685,041.40 and 119,801.50 is: 179,689.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,727.08 : 685,041.40 = 119,801.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,727.08/685,041.40 = 119,801.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,727.08x = 685,041.40 × 119,801.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,727.08x = 82,068,987,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,068,987,282.10/456,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,689.34

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