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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,095.01, 738,142.52 and 118,118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,095.01, 738,142.52 and 118,118.01 is: 177,177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,095.01 : 738,142.52 = 118,118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,095.01/738,142.52 = 118,118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,095.01x = 738,142.52 × 118,118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,095.01x = 87,187,922,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,187,922,643.10/492,095.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,177.01

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