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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,941.95, 688,145.63 and 178,131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,941.95, 688,145.63 and 178,131.15 is: 267,092.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,941.95 : 688,145.63 = 178,131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,941.95/688,145.63 = 178,131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,941.95x = 688,145.63 × 178,131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,941.95x = 122,580,171,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,580,171,548.72/458,941.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,092.98

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