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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,932.88, 685,378.67 and 119,965.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,932.88, 685,378.67 and 119,965.59 is: 179,942.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,932.88 : 685,378.67 = 119,965.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,932.88/685,378.67 = 119,965.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,932.88x = 685,378.67 × 119,965.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,932.88x = 82,221,855,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,221,855,920.14/456,932.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,942.96

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