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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,197.84, 712,799.19 and 120,212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,197.84, 712,799.19 and 120,212.17 is: 180,318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,197.84 : 712,799.19 = 120,212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,197.84/712,799.19 = 120,212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,197.84x = 712,799.19 × 120,212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,197.84x = 85,687,135,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,687,135,622.14/475,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,318.87

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