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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,046.97, 712,594.95 and 120,064.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,046.97, 712,594.95 and 120,064.06 is: 180,102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,046.97 : 712,594.95 = 120,064.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,046.97/712,594.95 = 120,064.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,046.97x = 712,594.95 × 120,064.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,046.97x = 85,557,042,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,557,042,832.50/475,046.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,102.28

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