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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,002.08, 712,437.20 and 119,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,002.08, 712,437.20 and 119,994.24 is: 179,974.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,002.08 : 712,437.20 = 119,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,002.08/712,437.20 = 119,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,002.08x = 712,437.20 × 119,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,002.08x = 85,488,360,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,488,360,361.73/475,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,974.71

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