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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,467.70, 641,201.55 and 178,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,467.70, 641,201.55 and 178,117.30 is: 267,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,467.70 : 641,201.55 = 178,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,467.70/641,201.55 = 178,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,467.70x = 641,201.55 × 178,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,467.70x = 114,209,088,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,209,088,841.82/427,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,175.95

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