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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,680.06, 588,475.12 and 178,925.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,680.06, 588,475.12 and 178,925.59 is: 268,140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,680.06 : 588,475.12 = 178,925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,680.06/588,475.12 = 178,925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,680.06x = 588,475.12 × 178,925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,680.06x = 105,293,258,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,293,258,046.32/392,680.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,140.07

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