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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,186.80, 685,807.08 and 176,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,186.80, 685,807.08 and 176,705.52 is: 265,068.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,186.80 : 685,807.08 = 176,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,186.80/685,807.08 = 176,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,186.80x = 685,807.08 × 176,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,186.80x = 121,185,896,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,185,896,691.08/457,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,068.67

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