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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,486.80, 623,143.80 and 178,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,486.80, 623,143.80 and 178,837.20 is: 268,218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,486.80 : 623,143.80 = 178,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,486.80/623,143.80 = 178,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,486.80x = 623,143.80 × 178,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,486.80x = 111,441,292,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,441,292,389.36/415,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,218.61

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